Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is the main air gateway for Baku and one of the key arrival points for visitors heading to Azerbaijan. Identified by IATA code GYD and ICAO code UBBB, it is classified as a large airport and handles both domestic and international traffic for the capital region. Its location near sea level, at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m), supports straightforward operations, while the airport’s role as Baku’s principal hub makes it the natural starting point for city breaks, business trips, and wider journeys across the country.
About Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is the main air gateway for Baku and one of the key arrival points for visitors heading to Azerbaijan. Identified by IATA code GYD and ICAO code UBBB, it is classified as a large airport and handles both domestic and international traffic for the capital region. Its location near sea level, at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m), supports straightforward operations, while the airport’s role as Baku’s principal hub makes it the natural starting point for city breaks, business trips, and wider journeys across the country.
Overview
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is the main air gateway for Baku and one of the key arrival points for visitors heading to Azerbaijan. Identified by IATA code GYD and ICAO code UBBB, it is classified as a large airport and handles both domestic and international traffic for the capital region. Its location near sea level, at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m), supports straightforward operations, while the airport’s role as Baku’s principal hub makes it the natural starting point for city breaks, business trips, and wider journeys across the country.
What Travellers Should Know
- Serves Baku, Azerbaijan, making it the primary airport for most international visitors
- Uses the Asia/Baku time zone, which is useful to check when planning connections and arrivals
- Has two lighted runways that support operations in a range of conditions
- Main runway 16/34 is 13,123 ft long with an asphalt surface
- Secondary runway 17/35 is 10,499 ft long with a concrete surface
- Official airport information is available at https://www.airport-baku.com/
Why It Matters For Your Trip
For travellers, the airport’s large scale and long runways are good signs of a well-equipped facility able to handle substantial passenger traffic and a wide mix of aircraft. That usually translates into strong connectivity for Baku, whether you are arriving for the Old City, the Caspian waterfront, or onward travel elsewhere in Azerbaijan. Checking the local time zone in advance can help with hotel transfers and tour timings, and using the official website before departure is the easiest way to confirm practical details for your journey.
Routes
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Nearby airports
Other airports in Azerbaijan
FAQ
Heydar Aliyev International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Heydar Aliyev International Airport is located in Baku, Azerbaijan (Europe), at coordinates 40.460°, 50.050°.
- Its IATA code is GYD and its ICAO code is UBBB.
- Heydar Aliyev International Airport serves Baku, Azerbaijan. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Heydar Aliyev International Airport operates on Asia/Baku local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Heydar Aliyev International Airport sits at latitude 40.460° and longitude 50.050°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from GYD. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GYD is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GYD on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 5 other airports in Azerbaijan. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.