Travel guideBaku Airport Guide

Baku Airport Guide — Heydar Aliyev International

Practical guide · Updated January 2026

Overview

Everything you need to know about Heydar Aliyev International Airport — arrival, departure, facilities, and transport into Baku.

Key information

Airport codeGYD — Heydar Aliyev International Airport

Distance from Baku25 km from city centre · 30–40 min drive

Terminals1 main terminal (international and domestic combined)

Transport into cityBolt/Uber: $8–12 · Official taxi: $15–20 · Bus 203: 0.40 AZN (slow)

Arrival processVisa check → immigration → baggage → customs → arrival hall

ASAN Visa deskAvailable in arrivals for eligible nationalities · $25 · cash

FacilitiesWifi · ATMs · currency exchange (poor rates) · duty free · restaurants

Pro tipPre-book our airport transfer — your driver waits at arrivals with a name board, from $15.

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