Traveling from Phoenix to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): What you need to know
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is Phoenix's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Phoenix to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) jetting off from here.
The timezone in Baku is UTC+4, which is 11 hours ahead of Phoenix. Heydar Aliyev International Airport is located in Baku.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Phoenix to GYD.
In high season, expect extended wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
The journey from central Phoenix to SCF takes about 1 hour 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometers in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Phoenix to Heydar Aliyev International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Break up your flight from Phoenix to Heydar Aliyev International Airport with a stop at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). A major connection between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and GYD, it's the perfect opportunity to unwind before your onward flight.
PHX is about 8 kilometers from central Phoenix. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 35 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport the day before your Phoenix to GYD flight:
Flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport are known for their punctuality, with 82.57% of them touching down as expected.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbor Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Is around AZA 56 kilometers from central Phoenix. The drive from the city center to the airport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Phoenix to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of AZA is 78.65%. In other words, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
You'll find Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Consider booking a hotel close to GYD if you're catching a late flight from Phoenix to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Pick up a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car and explore Baku and beyond with your own set of wheels. Car Hire Baku, Thrifty and AZRENT are top outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Phoenix to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight.
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
Heydar Aliyev International Airport to the center of Baku is roughly 24 kilometers. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is $650. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,387. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Phoenix to GYD if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Phoenix to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD). July is when most people visit Baku. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in April.
Book a Phoenix to GYD plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Baku to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February has temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Heydar Aliyev International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
Lankaran is just one of the many cities in Azerbaijan waiting to be explored after you've experienced Baku. Around 209 kilometers away to the south-west, its best attractions include Lankaran Lighthouse, Public beach and Heydar Aliyev Memorial Park.
Any trip through Azerbaijan wouldn't be complete without visiting Saatlı. Heyder Eliyev Merkezi and Xələfli parkı(Khalafli park) are highlights in this destination, which is about 153 kilometers west of Baku.
