Flying from Colombo to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) taking off from here.
Baku is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Colombo. Heydar Aliyev International Airport is located in Baku, which operates on the UTC+4 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Colombo to GYD, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even explore another city. When browsing flights from Colombo to GYD leaving from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The distance from central Colombo to CMB is around 32 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Bandaranaike International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Heydar Aliyev International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
About Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Consider booking a hotel near GYD if you have a late flight from Colombo to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Baku. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 24 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 31 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Rs54,282 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Return flights start from Rs90,991. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from Colombo to GYD. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Colombo to Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Colombo to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
The best time to fly from Colombo to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Colombo to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Baku. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Baku. The warmest month is August. Book your flights from Colombo to GYD sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Colombo to Heydar Aliyev International Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 10ºC on average.
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