Travelling from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Sharjah International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
Sharjah and Baku share the same timezone, UTC+4.
Every week, there are 38 Sharjah International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flights. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, opt for the 07:55 Air Arabia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 13:05 with Air Arabia.
Leave plenty of time to make your SHJ to GYD flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Arabia is your ticket to exploring Baku (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Azerbaijan!). Check out the direct flights from Sharjah International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with Air Arabia on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating SHJ to GYD flights is Air Arabia. Its services arrive as planned 74.42% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sharjah International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SHJ and GYD:
Kuwait International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
Imam Khomeini International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
At the moment, 109 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sharjah International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 217 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SHJ to GYD, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Sharjah International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Landing cheap flights from SHJ to GYD is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sharjah International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
Handy information about Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Of all flights leaving Sharjah International Airport, 76.09% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Sharjah International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Sharjah. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Sharjah International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to SHJ:
Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Book a hotel close to GYD if you're taking a late Sharjah International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Car Hire Baku, Thrifty or AZRENT and find adventure across Baku and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Heydar Aliyev International Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Baku. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sharjah International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Baku in April.
Before locking in your flight from Sharjah International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Baku, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SHJ to GYD in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
You've visited Baku, now it's time to discover more of Azerbaijan. Journey about 48 kilometres north-west to Sumqayıt to tick off its top sights. From Saray Parkı to Bələdiyyə bağı and Local Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Azerbaijan, head for Lankaran, roughly 193 kilometres south-west of Baku. Sahil parkı, Sütəmurdov Körpüsü and Avtobaza are among the biggest draws.