Flying from Atyrau Airport (GUW) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
Baku is one hour behind Atyrau and observes the UTC+4 timezone.
Your GUW to GYD flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Atyrau Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between GUW and GYD:
Aktyubinsk Airport
Aktau International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Atyrau Airport (GUW) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Atyrau Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight is ₹ 8,464. A return ticket right now is ₹ 20,245. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from GUW to GYD, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Atyrau Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from GUW to GYD.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Atyrau Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
Handy information about Atyrau Airport (GUW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Atyrau Airport, 71.91% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Atyrau Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Atyrau. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking an early flight from Atyrau Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near GUW:
Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to GYD if you have a late Atyrau Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Car Hire Baku, Thrifty or AZRENT and experience more of Baku and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Heydar Aliyev International Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of Baku. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Atyrau Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Baku in April.
Before locking in your flight from Atyrau Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Baku, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from GUW to GYD in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
Sumqayıt is just one of the many places in Azerbaijan waiting to be explored after you've seen Baku. Around 48 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Saray Parkı, Bələdiyyə bağı and Local Park.
Around 193 kilometres south-west of Baku, Lankaran is another favourite stop in Azerbaijan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Sahil parkı, Sütəmurdov Körpüsü and Avtobaza.
