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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 10:25 and lands at 15:55
• Latest: departs at 22:05 and lands at 03:35.

The flight takes about 5h 30m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London to Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London to Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport takes 5h 30m, covering 2,471 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from London to Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport range from £294 to £542, with an average of £416 over the past 12 months. Anything below £294 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% above the route average of £416. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £188 return via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared with £476 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £34–£76 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London to Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £175, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport (GYD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Autounion Car Rental
• Final Rentals
• Rental24
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Carhire Baku.

Flights from London to Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Baku Heydar Aliyev (GYD).

One-stop flights from London to Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 8% of one-stop connections

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the London to Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 13%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £392 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £450 – a £57 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Azerbaijan Airlines operates flights between London and Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport.

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 50m, compared to 9h 08m via Istanbul (IST) and 9h 24m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport is 3 hours ahead of London (Azerbaijan Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Azerbaijan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

The national airline Azerbaijan Airlines operates a direct flight from London to Baku on a weekly basis. The airline operates out of London Heathrow. There are more frequent connecting flights operated by other airlines such as Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air that fly from smaller airports like London Stansted and London Luton.

Yes, you can. There are two banks that have branches in the arrival terminal where you will be able to obtain any currency for your trip. The banks are open between 09:00 and 17:00 Monday to Friday with a break for lunch between 13:00 and 14:00. There are also ATMs available if your flight arrives after the banks have closed and you need to withdraw local currency.

For passengers who need assistance on arrival into Baku, GYD has a team of dedicated ground staff who will meet you on the plane and help you to disembark from your flight. They will also guide you into the terminal, collect your baggage and escort you to your onward mode of transport.

There is a dedicated Aeroexpress bus service that operates from both terminals at GYD, terminating at the Central Railway Station in Baku, with several stops along the way. The journey time is around half an hour and the buses run regularly, with a service every half hour during the day and every hour between 22:00 and 05:00. The tickets cost between ₼1.30 and ₼1.50 (£0.50 and £0.70).

If you want to cut your carbon emissions and find cheap flights from London to Baku, KAYAK’s CO2 search filter can help you make greener choices. For flights from London to Baku, you can decrease your emissions by around 44% when you fly with LOT Air from London Heathrow. This journey takes around 13h 30min and includes one layover in Warsaw (WAW). Choosing low-emissions routes may also slightly increase your travel costs.

Before you fly to Baku you will need to apply for an e-Visa online. You can apply for an e-Visa through the ASAN Visa online service at least one month before you travel. This will allow you to stay in the country for 30 days. You must also have a valid UK passport that remains valid for at least three months after you leave Azerbaijan.