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

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VF AJet
73H
4:35 PM
+04 T1
6:10 PM
+03
2h 35m
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J2 Azerbaijan
E90
6:30 PM
+04 T2
8:10 PM
+03
2h 40m
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Baku to Ankara
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 898 mi 2h 35m nonstop -1h behind 14 1-stop hubs

GYD–ESB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Azerbaijan Airlines and AJet lead the route. The flight covers 898 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 E90 2h40 – – –
VF AJet 7 73H 2h35 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – VF
E90 Embraer 190 – J2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: J2 + VF (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GYD to ESB direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GYD to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
AMS ~10h 43m FRA ~13h 15m ADB ~13h 44m NQZ ~14h 10m SAW ~14h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
602
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.
Know before you go

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.
Facts

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)2
Weekly flights14 out
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: GYD
Full nameHeydar Aliyev International Airport
IATA / ICAOGYD / UBBB
TimezoneAsia/Baku
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: ESB
Full nameEsenboğa International Airport
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m
FAQ

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.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Azerbaijan Airlines and AJet.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from GYD to ESB.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AMS, FRA, ADB, NQZ, SAW, BCN, ALA, BER, AYT, IST, VKO, DXB, DOH and VIE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ankara is 1 hour behind Baku.
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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 and AJet. With 14 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).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via AMS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.