Istanbul to Baku (IST–GYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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IST–GYD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines and airBaltic lead the route. The flight covers 1,112 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines Also: 4O, MS, PK | 38 | 32Q, 73H | 2h45-2h50 | – | Star Alliance | 4O, MS, PK |
| J2 Azerbaijan Airlines | 35 | 320, 32Q, 73H | 2h45-2h50 | – | – | – |
| BT airBaltic | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Baku from Istanbul
| Metric | IST→GYD | SAW→GYD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from IST | – | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 130 | 29 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 2h 8m |
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · GYD: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, 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.
Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.
IST–GYD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IST to GYD
İstanbul Airport (IST) and Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines and airBaltic. With 130 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IST to GYD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IST to GYD is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,112 miles (1,790 km). There are approximately 130 weekly flights outbound and 211 return, totaling 341 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Trabzon, Esenboğa and Alexander Kartveli Batumi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pendik, Istanbul (SAW).