Flying from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
Baku's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Baku eight hours ahead of Toronto.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your YYZ to GYD flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
330 € is currently the best price for a one-way Pearson International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. Return flights start from 556 €. These fares may change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YYZ to GYD if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
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Handy information about Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
When it comes to Pearson International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 63.97% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Toronto to Pearson International Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Pearson International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near YYZ:
Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Pearson International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GYD instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Car Hire Baku, Thrifty or AZRENT and explore beyond Baku's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Heydar Aliyev International Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
Heydar Aliyev International Airport to the centre of Baku has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Pearson International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Baku in April.
Book your flight from Pearson International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport for August if you want to go to Baku during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YYZ to GYD in February. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
Baku has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Azerbaijan just waiting to be explored. Around 48 kilometres north-west of Baku, a visit to Sumqayıt will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Saray Parkı, Bələdiyyə bağı and Local Park.
Around 193 kilometres south-west of Baku, Lankaran is another essential stop in Azerbaijan. Start your sightseeing at Sahil parkı, Sütəmurdov Körpüsü and Avtobaza.