Cheap flights from Istanbul Sabiha to Baku Heydar Aliyev International

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Flight deals from Istanbul Sabiha to Baku Heydar Aliyev International

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Sabiha to Baku Heydar Aliyev International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul Sabiha to Baku Heydar Aliyev International flights are currently cheapest in January.

Direct flights from Istanbul Sabiha to Baku Heydar Aliyev International

Istanbul Sabiha to Baku Heydar Aliyev International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul Sabiha to Baku below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Baku Heydar Aliyev International.

Istanbul to Baku: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$88
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time2 hrs, 49 mins
Most popular airlineAJet
Average flights per week50

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul Sabiha to Baku Heydar Aliyev International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Istanbul Sabiha to Baku Heydar Aliyev International is $88. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 49 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul Sabiha to Baku Heydar Aliyev International.
AJet, Azerbaijan Airlines and Pegasus Airlines fly direct from Istanbul Sabiha to Baku Heydar Aliyev International.
There are 50 flights per week flying from Istanbul Sabiha to Baku Heydar Aliyev International, as of December 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Sabiha to Baku Heydar Aliyev International is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport on Friday, January 30, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 49 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Baku Heydar Aliyev International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Baku is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, AJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Baku Heydar Aliyev International.

Flying from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.

  • The timezone in Baku is UTC+4, which is one hour ahead of Istanbul.

  • Take your pick of 36 weekly Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flights. The 00:25 departure with Pegasus is the earliest available. Pegasus operates the latest service of the day at 23:25.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your SAW to GYD flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.

  • You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Baku adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of Azerbaijan:

  • The airline most travelers prefer to fly with on this route is AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines.

  • With a dependable 92.31% of services arriving as planned, Pegasus is the most punctual carrier for SAW to GYD flights.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SAW and GYD:

    • Trabzon Airport

    • Esenboga International Airport

    • Dalaman Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)

  • Right now, $46 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $88. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.

  • Score cheap tickets from SAW to GYD by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.

  • Organize your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SAW to GYD.

  • Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • 76.93% of flights that take off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is about 48 kilometers from central Istanbul. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to SAW:

Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)

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 drive to the center.

  • It'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes when traveling by public transport.

When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Baku in April.

  • Book your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Baku during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

  • February sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SAW to GYD sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Azerbaijan

  • You've done Baku, now it's time to discover other parts of Azerbaijan. Journey about 48 kilometers north-west to Sumqayıt to check off its popular sights. From Saray Parkı to Bələdiyyə bağı and Local Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Around 193 kilometers south-west of Baku, Lankaran is another essential stop in Azerbaijan. Experience major highlights starting with Sahil parkı, Sütəmurdov Körpüsü and Avtobaza.

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