Flying from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is 4 hours 55 minutes.
Baku's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Baku three hours ahead of Rome.
Choose from four weekly Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flights. The 12:25 departure with Wizz Air Malta is the earliest available. Wizz Air Malta operates the last service of the day at 15:30.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your FCO to GYD flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Baku (and then seeing more of Azerbaijan!) is easy with Wizz Air Malta. This popular airline has direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Wizz Air Malta on this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. These are the top stopovers between FCO and GYD:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
At the moment, $56 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $114. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from FCO to GYD by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from FCO to GYD.
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Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport from central Rome, it takes around 40 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near FCO? If you've booked an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Consider staying in a hotel near GYD if you're taking a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Car Hire Baku, Thrifty or AZRENT and experience the lesser-explored corners of Baku and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Heydar Aliyev International Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
Heydar Aliyev International Airport to central Baku has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometers away.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The quietest month for a flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Baku based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Baku during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FCO to GYD in February. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
Baku has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Azerbaijan just waiting to be discovered. About 48 kilometers north-west of Baku, a visit to Sumqayıt will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Saray Parkı, Bələdiyyə bağı and Local Park.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Azerbaijan, consider Lankaran, about 193 kilometers south-west of Baku. Sahil parkı, Sütəmurdov Körpüsü and Avtobaza are among its highlights.