Traveling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
The timezone in Baku is UTC+4, which is four hours ahead of Birmingham.
To ensure you get on your BHX to GYD flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between BHX and GYD include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dalaman Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Right now, $101 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $213. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BHX to GYD, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Birmingham International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
Finding cheap flights from BHX to GYD is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Of the flights that depart from Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham International Airport is around 24 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near BHX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Birmingham International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GYD instead:
Follow your own route with a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Car Hire Baku, Thrifty or AZRENT and experience more of Baku and beyond.
Booking your ride from Heydar Aliyev International Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
From Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Baku is approximately 21 kilometers away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the center by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Baku in April.
The warmest month in Baku is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Birmingham International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BHX to GYD in February. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
Baku has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Azerbaijan just waiting to be explored. About 48 kilometers north-west of Baku, a trip to Sumqayıt will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Saray Parkı, Bələdiyyə bağı and Local Park.
Around 193 kilometers south-west of Baku, Lankaran is another favorite stop in Azerbaijan. Start your sightseeing at Sahil parkı, Sütəmurdov Körpüsü and Avtobaza.