Traveling from Houston to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Houston. Check out your options departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) when reserving your flight from Houston to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD).
Baku is nine hours ahead of Houston. Heydar Aliyev International Airport is located in Baku, which operates on the UTC+4 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Houston to GYD, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're traveling during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Houston to GYD that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between IAH and GYD include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 27 kilometers from the center of Houston, IAH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Houston to Heydar Aliyev International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these stays close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
When it comes to George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, 78.42% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can get to HOU from the center of Houston in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 19 kilometers or so.
Start your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before your Houston to GYD flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to William P. Hobby Airport:
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 81.06% of them touching down right on cue.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Have a late flight from Houston to Heydar Aliyev International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near GYD and turn out the lights sooner:
Explore without limits with a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Car Hire Baku, Thrifty or AZRENT and discover more of Baku and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Houston to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight.
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
Heydar Aliyev International Airport to central Baku is about 24 kilometers. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Traveling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is AED 1,187. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 2,510. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Houston to GYD. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Houston to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD). Plan your visit to Baku in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Houston to GYD flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Baku to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Heydar Aliyev International Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
Explore more of Azerbaijan
You've seen Baku, now it's time to discover more of Azerbaijan. Journey about 209 kilometers south-west to Lankaran to check off its top attractions. From Lankaran Lighthouse to Public beach and Heydar Aliyev Memorial Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Any journey through Azerbaijan wouldn't be complete without visiting Saatlı. Heyder Eliyev Merkezi and Xələfli parkı(Khalafli park) are highlights in this destination, which is about 153 kilometers west of Baku.