Flying from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours.
The timezone in Baku is UTC+4, which is one hour 30 minutes behind New Delhi.
Each week, there are 17 Indira Gandhi International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, pick the 04:25 AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 21:40 with IndiGo.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DEL to GYD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Flying into Baku (and then discovering more of Azerbaijan!) is a breeze with IndiGo. This popular carrier has direct flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
IndiGo has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With an impressive 96.15% of services landing on schedule, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier offering DEL to GYD flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DEL and GYD:
Dubai Airport
Sharjah International Airport
Kuwait International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight is ر.ق. 411. A return fare right now is ر.ق. 1,000. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from DEL to GYD, book your journey eight months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from DEL to GYD by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Of the departures from Indira Gandhi International Airport, 67.17% land on time at their destination.
Central New Delhi to Indira Gandhi International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to DEL:
Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
If you're landing on a late Indira Gandhi International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near GYD:
Pick up a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car and explore Baku and beyond with your own set of wheels. Car Hire Baku, Thrifty and AZRENT are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Heydar Aliyev International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
From Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Baku is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Baku in April.
Lock in your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport for August if you want to go to Baku during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from DEL to GYD in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
Baku has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Azerbaijan waiting to be discovered. About 48 kilometres north-west of Baku, a visit to Sumqayıt will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Saray Parkı, Bələdiyyə bağı and Local Park.
Around 193 kilometres south-west of Baku, Lankaran is another essential stop in Azerbaijan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Sahil parkı, Sütəmurdov Körpüsü and Avtobaza.