Ankara to Baku (ESB–GYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ESB–GYD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Azerbaijan Airlines and Valuair lead the route. The flight covers 898 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J2 Azerbaijan Airlines | 7 | 320 | 2h20 | – | – | – |
| VF Valuair | 7 | 7M8 | 2h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ESB: +03 · GYD: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Ankara, it's 7:00 PM in Baku.
Turkish passport holders enter Azerbaijan visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. You can enter with a passport or a Turkish national ID card. At Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Baku, immigration stamps you in within minutes. The close bilateral relationship between Turkey and Azerbaijan means border formalities are minimal.
For stays beyond 90 days, register with the State Migration Service of Azerbaijan (migration.gov.az) and apply for a temporary residence permit. The 90-day visa-free period is generous for tourism and short business visits. Azerbaijan and Turkey maintain a "one nation, two states" relationship, and Turkish is mutually intelligible with Azerbaijani, making communication easy throughout the country.
Direct flights from Istanbul (IST or SAW) to Baku run about 3 hours 30 minutes on Turkish Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), and Pegasus Airlines. Ankara to Baku runs about 2 hours 45 minutes. Azerbaijan uses the Azerbaijani manat (AZN), pegged at 1.70 AZN per $1, trading at roughly 0.046 AZN per TRY 1. Card payments work at hotels, restaurants, and shops in Baku. ATMs dispense manat throughout the city. The Baku Metro costs AZN 0.40 per ride (about TRY 9) on a BakiKart. Taxis from GYD to central Baku cost AZN 25 to AZN 35 (TRY 540 to TRY 760). Bolt is the main ride-hailing app.
ESB–GYD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ESB to GYD
Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) and Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) are connected by nonstop service from Azerbaijan Airlines and Valuair. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ESB to GYD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ESB to GYD ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 898 miles (1,444 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BGW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.