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How much do flights to Baku cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£343

Cheapest round-trip

£583

Average round-trip

£856

Most popular airline

Turkish Airlines

Getting from Baku airport to the city center

Fastest options: Airport Express bus and taxi. Best value: public bus route H1.

Baku is served by Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), located approximately 25 km northeast of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center destinations, including express buses, regular public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 30 to 50 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your chosen mode of transport. The Airport Express bus provides a reliable and affordable connection to central Baku, while taxis offer door-to-door convenience.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-50 min

₼1.30; fixed fare; BakiKart required

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-60 min

₼0.40; BakiKart required

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

25-45 min

₼25 – ₼35; metered; varies by destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-45 min

₼15 – ₼25; app-based; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app users seeking value

25-45 min

₼18 – ₼28; app-based; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

international travelers

25-40 min

₼40 – ₼70; pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

25-45 min

₼50 – ₼120; per day; varies by vehicle

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in AZN (1 AZN ≈ 0.59 USD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • BakiKart is required for public buses and can be purchased at metro stations and kiosks.
  • Taxi fares are metered; agree on approximate fare before departure or use official airport taxis.
  • Traffic can be heavy during rush hours (08:00–10:00 and 17:00–20:00), significantly affecting journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Baku

Depart from
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Heydar Aliyev International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Baku

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Azerbaijan AirlinesAHYJ2Yes
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Baku

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January8°C5°C
February8°C4°C
March11°C6°C
April15°C10°C
May21°C16°C
June27°C22°C
July29°C25°C
August30°C25°C
September25°C21°C
October19°C16°C
November14°C11°C
December10°C7°C
Hottest Month
30°C
August
Coldest month
4°C
February
Sunny days
337
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
4 Oct
72%
16°C14°C
11 Oct
58%
23°C20°C
Monday
5 Oct
59%
19°C16°C
12 Oct
24°C20°C
Tuesday
6 Oct
70%
20°C18°C
13 Oct
25°C21°C
Wednesday
7 Oct
43%
20°C19°C
14 Oct
13%
25°C21°C
Thursday
8 Oct
23°C19°C
15 Oct
25°C21°C
Friday
9 Oct
23°C19°C
16 Oct
25°C22°C
Saturday
10 Oct
17%
23°C19°C
17 Oct
22°C17°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Baku. The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines, Fly Safair, Emirates, and Fly Dubai. Johannesburg and Baku have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.

What are the most popular routes to and from Baku?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Baku and London, Manchester, Tbilisi, Edinburgh, Budapest, Istanbul, Aberdeen, Birmingham, Abu Dhabi, Glasgow, Warsaw, Berlin, Dubai, Rome, Ankara, Riyadh, Cologne, Frankfurt, Vilnius, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Which airports are there in Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International.

Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Baku?

Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Baku with Turkish Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines, Fly Safair, Emirates, Fly Dubai.

When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Baku?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and Baku, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Johannesburg and Baku?

Traveling between Johannesburg and Baku, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Baku depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Baku arrive?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Baku, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

What time do flights between Johannesburg and Baku depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do flights between Johannesburg and Baku arrive?

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