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Flights from Almaty to Baku

Nonstop flights from Almaty (ALA) to Baku (GYD) take about 3h 18m (2,246 km). Azerbaijan Airlines and Air Astana fly it. Lowest fare seen: $138 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Almaty to Baku

Carriers on ALA–GYD according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Azerbaijan Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Air Astananonstop fare seen

Almaty to Baku fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $138 one-way. With stops: Feb 2027, from $130. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$18430 Oct 2026 · Azerbaijan Airlines$169 · 1 stop31 Oct 2026 · Air Astana
Nov 2026$18315 Nov 2026 · Azerbaijan Airlines$160 · 1 stop30 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$13822 Dec 2026 · Azerbaijan Airlines—
Jan 2027$17814 Jan 2027 · Air Astana$132 · 1 stop27 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$22019 Feb 2027 · Azerbaijan Airlines$130 · 1 stop24 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$20614 Mar 2027 · Air Astana$153 · 1 stop14 Mar 2027
Apr 2027$20623 Apr 2027 · Air Astana$169 · 1 stop26 Apr 2027
May 2027$2063 May 2027 · Air Astana$158 · 1 stop3 May 2027
Jun 2027$21513 Jun 2027 · Air Astana$177 · 1 stop8 Jun 2027
Jul 2027$34924 Jul 2027 · Azerbaijan Airlines$292 · 1 stop24 Jul 2027
Aug 2027$2029 Aug 2027 · Air Astana—
Sept 2027$20620 Sept 2027 · Air Astana$160 · 1 stop23 Sept 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $130 in February 2027, against $160 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 10 of 10 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Almaty to Baku, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Almaty to Baku flights

How long is the flight from Almaty to Baku?
A nonstop flight from Almaty (ALA) to Baku (GYD) takes about 3h 18m, covering 2,246 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Almaty from Baku by air?
The great-circle distance between Almaty International Airport and Heydar Aliyev International Airport is 2,246 km (1,396 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Almaty to Baku?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ALA–GYD route include Azerbaijan Airlines and Air Astana. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Almaty to Baku cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ALA–GYD was $138 USD with Azerbaijan Airlines (nonstop), departing 22 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Almaty to Baku?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in February 2027 were cheapest, from $130 one-way, against $292 for July 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Almaty to Baku?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $130 with one stop against $138 nonstop, a saving of $8. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Almaty to Baku?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Baku visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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