Travelling from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London four hours behind Baku.
Flights from GYD to LHR start at 17:30 — the first with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. The latest departure is at 19:05 with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. Overall, there are four weekly Heydar Aliyev International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your GYD to LHR flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Getting to London (and then discovering more of United Kingdom!) is a breeze with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines.
AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers GYD to LHR flights. An impressive 88.89% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Here are the top stopovers between GYD and LHR:
Vienna International Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Heydar Aliyev International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight is ₹ 13,389. A round-trip fare right now is ₹ 34,272. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from GYD to LHR by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Heydar Aliyev International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 83.46% of flights that take off from GYD reach their destination without delay.
Central Baku to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to GYD? If you're boarding an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Book a hotel close to LHR if you're catching a late Heydar Aliyev International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion to explore London and beyond.
Reserving your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
From London Heathrow Airport, London is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to London in February.
Before locking in your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GYD to LHR in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've visited London, now it's time to discover other parts of United Kingdom. Journey around 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to check off its leading attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Bristol is another favourite destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without seeing Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.