Flying from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Seoul: what you need to know
The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9. The city is 5 hours ahead of Baku, where Heydar Aliyev International Airport is located.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from GYD to Seoul. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from GYD to Seoul. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
If you have a passport from Azerbaijan, you'll need an embassy visa to visit South Korea. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Seoul for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you book and certainly before you fly.
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Baku, GYD can be reached in approximately 24 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 31 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near GYD? If you've booked an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Seoul, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Seoul
$462 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Seoul. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,173. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GYD to Seoul if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Seoul.
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Airports in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Incheon International Airport (ICN) is around 48 kilometres from central Seoul. How long it'll take to get there by car rental or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour and 44 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Seoul, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near ICN:
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Seoul. Check out your options for making your way into town after your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Seoul has touched down.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near GMP. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from GYD to Seoul:
Best time to go to Seoul
July is the most popular month for flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Seoul. To escape the crowds, visit Seoul in April when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Seoul for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 19ºC to 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from GYD to Seoul in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 4ºC.
More about Seoul
Start your Seoul trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Seoul, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village are just two of the big attractions to put on your Seoul travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at N Seoul Tower.
Complete your Seoul trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Seoul and explore the city in your own time. Easily compare options in one place to find the perfect set of wheels once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Seoul.