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Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Baku City Center

Every transport option from GYD — cost, journey time, and which one to pick. Updated for 2026 travellers arriving in Azerbaijan.

Airport
GYD
Country
Azerbaijan
Fastest
30–45 min
Cheapest
AZN 1.30 (€0.70)

How to get from GYD to Baku

OptionCostJourney time
Express bus H-1 (to 28 May metro)AZN 1.30 (€0.70)30–45 min
Taxi (official airport / Bolt)AZN 25–40 (€13–22)25–35 min

GYD is 25km from centre — Bolt + Yandex Go work in Baku and are cheaper than official taxis. Caspian winds can be very strong — secure hats/scarves. Azerbaijani Manat (AZN) only — limited card acceptance outside hotels.

Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer

A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into GYD.

Getting out of Baku (GYD)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Where to stay near Baku

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Common questions

How much does a taxi from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Baku cost?

AZN 25–40 (€13–22) — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.

What's the cheapest way from GYD to Baku?

Express bus H-1 (to 28 May metro) at AZN 1.30 (€0.70)30–45 min to central Baku.

Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in Azerbaijan?

Most Western + EU + US + Canadian passports require e-visa (ASAN Visa, $26 single entry, evisa.gov.az). Many CIS countries visa-free.