Airport
Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is the main gateway to Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, connecting travelers to destinations across Azerbaijan and the wider Caucasus region. Compare transfer options to Baku city centre, the Caspian coast, and popular nearby areas, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is Azerbaijan's main international airport, serving Baku and the wider Absheron Peninsula. Renamed in 2004 in honor of the national leader Heydar Aliyev, it is the country's primary aviation gateway and a key hub in the Caucasus and Caspian region.
The airport operates two passenger terminals. Terminal 1, opened in 2014, handles international flights and is known for its distinctive modern architecture; Terminal 2 serves both international flights from its North section and domestic flights from its South section.
Located approximately 20 km east of central Baku, the airport is connected to the city by highway, the Aero Express airport–city bus from the 28 May area, official taxis, ridesharing services, and rental cars.
Passengers benefit from duty-free shopping, restaurants, cafés, lounges, free Wi-Fi, baggage services, medical points, and accessibility support, with onward connections available across Baku and the rest of Azerbaijan.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Heydar Aliyev International Airport operates two passenger terminals. Terminal 1 handles international flights, while Terminal 2 is divided into North and South areas: Terminal 2 North serves international flights and Terminal 2 South handles domestic flights.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Transfers
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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