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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