Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
A direct flight from Sofia Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport takes an average of 3 hours 10 minutes. The timezone in Baku is UTC+4, so it's 2 hours ahead of Sofia.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Getting to Baku (and then discovering more of Azerbaijan!) is simple with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Sofia Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
If you want to break up your flight from Sofia Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a city that interests you. The top stopovers on the SOF - GYD route are:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Vienna International Airport
Antalya Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Azerbaijan, contact your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with the most up-to-date information, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from SOF to GYD.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sofia Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is ₹ 9,266. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 21,312. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap flight tickets from SOF to GYD by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Sofia Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from SOF to GYD. There's no need to check every day to find out if airfares have dropped. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price.
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Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
The journey from central Sofia to Sofia Airport takes around 37 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 16 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Sofia Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GYD instead:
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
Heydar Aliyev International Airport to the centre of Baku is about 24 minutes in a car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour and 31 minutes.
When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Baku in April.
Before locking in your flight from Sofia Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Baku, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 32ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from SOF to GYD sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Baku
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Complete your Baku trip with hotels and a car rental
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