Travelling from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Houston: what you need to know
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is located in Baku. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, Houston is 9 hours behind Baku.
Leave enough time to make your flight from GYD to Houston. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for flights from GYD to Houston, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You'll need an embassy visa for United States if you hold a passport from Azerbaijan and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Houston, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest updates.
Travelling from central Baku to GYD takes around 1 hour and 31 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 24 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near GYD. Whether you have an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Houston or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Houston
Rs120,551 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Houston. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs238,545. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GYD to Houston if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for your ticket from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Houston.
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Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston is approximately 27 kilometres. It'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 49 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Houston, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near IAH:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
As soon as your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Houston has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 22 minutes by car. Central Houston is roughly 19 kilometres from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour and 42 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near HOU. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from GYD to Houston:
Best time to go to Houston
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Houston while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Houston, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Houston for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 24ºC to 40ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap flights from GYD to Houston sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Houston
Start your Houston trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Houston, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park are top attractions which should be on every Houston itinerary.
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