Travelling from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is two hours behind Baku.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GYD to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between GYD and ATH:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is ر.ق. 330. A round-trip fare right now is ر.ق. 818. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GYD to ATH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
83.46% of flights leaving Heydar Aliyev International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from GYD.
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Baku. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near GYD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ATH if you have a late Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience more of Athens and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Athens. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Athens. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from GYD to ATH around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.