Travelling from Aktau International Airport (SCO) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Aktau International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
Baku is one hour behind Aktau and is in the UTC+4 timezone.
Flights from SCO to GYD start at 02:55 — the earliest with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. The last departure is at 22:50 with Air Astana. In total, you can take your pick of 14 weekly Aktau International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flights.
Your SCO to GYD flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines offers direct flights from Aktau International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Baku — and maybe even more of Azerbaijan if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines on this route.
AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for SCO to GYD flights, with 81.25% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Aktau International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SCO and GYD include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Almaty Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Aktau International Airport (SCO) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
At the moment, 44 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Aktau International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 95 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book 11 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SCO to GYD.
The cheapest month for flights from Aktau International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SCO to GYD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Handy information about Aktau International Airport (SCO)
Of all flights departing from Aktau International Airport, 71.77% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Aktau International Airport from central Aktau, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your flight from Aktau International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport off to a relaxed start. Only a quick drive from SCO, book a night at Aktau Airport Hotel and you'll be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Consider staying in a hotel near GYD if you're on a late Aktau International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car and explore Baku and beyond with your own wheels. Car Hire Baku, Thrifty and AZRENT are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Heydar Aliyev International Airport about two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
Heydar Aliyev International Airport to central Baku has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Aktau International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Baku in April.
The warmest month in Baku is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Aktau International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SCO to GYD sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
Baku is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Azerbaijan you'll want to see. Around 48 kilometres north-west of Baku, a visit to Sumqayıt will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Saray Parkı, Bələdiyyə bağı and Local Park.
Lankaran is another standout destination in Azerbaijan and is around 193 kilometres south-west of Baku. No trip is complete without seeing Sahil parkı, Sütəmurdov Körpüsü and Avtobaza.