Baku to Ankara (GYD–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
PC1721
PC Pegasus
320
4:05 AM
+04 T1
5:45 AM
+03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF578
VF Valuair
73H
4:25 PM
+04 T1
6:00 PM
+03
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
J28003+1
J2 Azerbaijan
320
8:15 PM
+04 T2
9:55 PM
+03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF577
VF Valuair
7M8
12:20 PM
+03
3:35 PM
+04
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
J28004+1
J2 Azerbaijan
320
9:10 PM
+03
12:30 AM+1
+04
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Baku to Ankara
3 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 898 mi 2h 35m nonstop -1h behind 22 1-stop hubs

GYD–ESB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Azerbaijan Airlines, Valuair and Pegasus lead the route. The flight covers 898 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GYD–ESB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
J2 Azerbaijan Airlines 7 320 2h40
VF Valuair 7 73H 2h35
PC Pegasus 4 320 2h40
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – J2, PC
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: J2 + PC + VF (18 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GYD to ESB direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GYD to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
974
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Ankara is 1 hour behind Baku.
GYD: +04 · ESB: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Baku, it's 5:00 PM in Ankara.
Distance & Flight Time
898 mi / 1,444 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m to 2h 40m.

GYD–ESB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baku to Ankara route.
Route details
Distance898 mi / 1,444 km
Flight time2h 35m to 2h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights18 out / 14 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: GYD
IATA / ICAOGYD / UBBB
TimezoneAsia/Baku
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: ESB
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GYD to ESB flights.
Nonstop flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Esenboğa International Airport take approximately 2h 35m to 2h 40m. The route covers 898 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Azerbaijan Airlines, Pegasus and Valuair.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from GYD to ESB. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SSH, AMS, BSZ, JED, BUD, ADB, NQZ, SAW, ALA, BER, TAS, CDG, IST, BCN, VIE, VKO, FRA, AYT, TZX, DOH, DXB and WAW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ankara is 1 hour behind Baku.
Yes, return flights from ESB to GYD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GYD to ESB

Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected by nonstop service from Azerbaijan Airlines, Pegasus and Valuair. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

GYD to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GYD to ESB ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 898 miles (1,444 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SSH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.