Travelling from Frankfurt to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
Frankfurt is home to two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for booking a flight from Frankfurt to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) flying out of Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
The average length of a direct flight from Frankfurt to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is 4 hours 50 minutes.
Baku is 3 hours ahead of Frankfurt. Heydar Aliyev International Airport is located in Baku, which operates on the UTC+4 timezone.
With 5 direct flights a week between the two airports, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) is the busiest route. Lufthansa operates the earliest flight at 13:50. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the latest flight from FRA to GYD is with Lufthansa at 17:30.
Your flight from Frankfurt to GYD won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Get there in one go from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Direct flights from Frankfurt to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) operate from here.
Lufthansa is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Frankfurt to Heydar Aliyev International Airport taking off from FRA.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for flights from Frankfurt to GYD leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Sofia Airport (SOF)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
The distance from central Frankfurt to FRA is roughly 14 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the best route, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to Frankfurt Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Planning to leave from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)? You can book a direct flight from Frankfurt to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) out of this hub.
You can board a direct flight from Frankfurt to GYD with Lufthansa. This is one of the main airlines flying this route out of HHN.
Split up your flight from Frankfurt to Heydar Aliyev International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Frankfurt - Hahn Airport and GYD are:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
HHN is around 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It'll take 1 hour and 32 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Frankfurt to GYD, stay in one of these hotels near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
About Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Frankfurt to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GYD instead:
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
Heydar Aliyev International Airport to the centre of Baku takes about 24 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 31 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
For a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, $204 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from $410. These are currently the lowest fares and may vary depending on availability.
2 months is how far you'll want to book ahead to score flight tickets from Frankfurt to GYD.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Frankfurt to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the best price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Frankfurt to Heydar Aliyev International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Baku, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
Book your flight from Frankfurt to GYD for August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Baku to range from 22ºC to 32ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Heydar Aliyev International Airport sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
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