Cheap flights from Shanghai to Baku from £343

Cheap flights from Shanghai to Baku from £343

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3 stops
Tue, May 26
Shanghai PVGBaku GYD
£343
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2 stops
Tue, May 26
Shanghai PVGBaku GYD
£355
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1 stop
Mon, May 25
Shanghai PVGBaku GYD
£377
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1 stop
Mon, May 25
Shanghai PVGBaku GYD
£400
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2 stops
Wed, May 27
Shanghai SHABaku GYD
£402
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1 stop
Tue, May 26
Shanghai PVGBaku GYD
£421
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2 stops
Tue, May 26 – Fri, May 29
Shanghai PVGBaku GYD
£678
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2 stops
Tue, May 26 – Sat, May 30
Shanghai PVGBaku GYD
£688
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2 stops
Mon, May 25 – Fri, May 29
Shanghai PVGBaku GYD
£709
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1 stop
Mon, May 25 – Fri, May 29
Shanghai PVGBaku GYD
£721
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1 stop
Mon, May 25 – Fri, May 29
Shanghai PVGBaku GYD
£723
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Mon, May 25 – Fri, May 29
Shanghai PVGBaku GYD
£752
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How much do flights to Baku cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£343

Cheapest round-trip

£678

Average round-trip

£761

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Azerbaijan 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

fixed fare; BakiKart required

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-60 min

BakiKart required

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

25-45 min

metered; varies by destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-45 min

app-based; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app users seeking value

25-45 min

app-based; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

international travelers

25-40 min

pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

25-45 min

per day; varies by vehicle

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring beyond Baku

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
Shanghai Pudong 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 Shanghai to Baku

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Azerbaijan AirlinesAHYJ2Yes
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Air ChinaCCACAYes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYes

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
339
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
10 May
22°C17°C
17 May
23°C18°C
Monday
11 May
21°C17°C
18 May
23°C18°C
Tuesday
12 May
24°C18°C
19 May
23°C19°C
Wednesday
13 May
80%
23°C18°C
20 May
22°C19°C
Thursday
14 May
23°C18°C
21 May
84%
21°C19°C
Friday
15 May
23°C19°C
22 May
25°C20°C
Saturday
16 May
22°C19°C
23 May
23°C20°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Baku. The most popular airlines for this route are Azerbaijan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and Spring Airlines. Shanghai and Baku have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.
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 Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.
Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Baku?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Baku with Azerbaijan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Baku?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai 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 Shanghai and Baku?
Traveling between Shanghai 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.
How many airports are there near Shanghai?
There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Baku arrive?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Baku depart?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Baku arrive?

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