Travelling from Washington DC to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Washington DC to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), there's a range of airports you can start your trip from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are some of Washington DC's main terminals.
The timezone in Baku is UTC+4, which is 8 hours ahead of Washington DC. Heydar Aliyev International Airport is located in Baku.
To ensure you get on your flight from Washington DC to GYD, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
With more travellers during busy periods like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
DCA is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will show you the quickest route and your public transport options.
In search of a handy hotel close to Ronald Reagan National Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Washington DC to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, check out these options between Washington Dulles International Airport and GYD:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 3 hours and 26 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 51 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Washington DC to GYD? Kick back in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your break officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
About Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near GYD:
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Baku. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 24 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 31 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
For a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, RM1,715 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just RM3,301. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change depending on availability.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Washington DC to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Baku in April when it's quieter.
Before you book a flight from Washington DC to GYD, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Baku, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Washington DC to Heydar Aliyev International Airport in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 10ºC on average.
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