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Quick Flight Summary from Baku to Istanbul

  • Lowest recent price
    $87
  • Direct flight duration 3 hour 15 min
  • Direct airlines AJet, Azerbaijan Airlines, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines
  • Arrival airports SAW / IST
  • Best days to book Wednesday, Thursday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $102

Cheapest flights from Baku to Istanbul

Cheapest Direct Flight

AJet

AJet
12 Nov, Thu
Baku – Istanbul
3h 15m
Non-stop
GYD–SAW

AJet

AJet
22 Oct, Thu
Baku – Istanbul
3h 15m
Non-stop
GYD–SAW

AJet

AJet
23 Oct, Fri
Baku – Istanbul
3h 15m
Non-stop
GYD–SAW

AJet

AJet
24 Oct, Sat
Baku – Istanbul
3h 15m
Non-stop
GYD–SAW

AJet

AJet
25 Oct, Sun
Baku – Istanbul
3h 15m
Non-stop
GYD–SAW

AJet

AJet
26 Oct, Mon
Baku – Istanbul
3h 15m
Non-stop
GYD–SAW

AJet

AJet
27 Oct, Tue
Baku – Istanbul
3h 15m
Non-stop
GYD–SAW

AJet

AJet
28 Oct, Wed
Baku – Istanbul
3h 15m
Non-stop
GYD–SAW

AJet

AJet
29 Oct, Thu
Baku – Istanbul
3h 15m
Non-stop
GYD–SAW

Last update: 11 October 2026 02:06

Direct flights from Baku to Istanbul

AJet
Azerbaijan Airlines
Pegasus
Turkish Airlines

Estimated Prices for Baku to Istanbul Flights

Cheapest Day12 November Thursday
Best Price
$87
Average Price
$127
$210
$87
$210
11Sun
Oct
$210
12Mon
$146
13Tue
$130
14Wed
$130
15Thu
$115
16Fri
$115
17Sat
$108
18Sun
$113
19Mon
$115
20Tue
$130
21Wed
$99
22Thu
$99
23Fri
$99
24Sat
$99
25Sun
$99
26Mon
$99
27Tue
$99
28Wed
$99
29Thu
$130
30Fri
$130
31Sat
$210
01Sun
Nov
$115
02Mon
$130
03Tue
$130
04Wed
$130
05Thu
$165
06Fri
$163
07Sat
$170
08Sun
$146
09Mon
$130
10Tue
$99
11Wed
$87
12Thu
$99
13Fri
$139
14Sat
$154
15Sun
$115
16Mon
$128
17Tue
$99
18Wed
$115
19Thu
$115
20Fri
$130
21Sat
$146
22Sun
$130
23Mon
$115
24Tue
$99
25Wed
$130
26Thu

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Baku City Center

Heydar Aliyev Intl. Airport

Located along the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan’s capital Baku is a rising star in the East gaining notoriety for its oil, gas, and caviar. Baku is a city that attracts the attention people migrating from Asia and other countries in the region, and businessmen from all around the world. The city’s only airport is the Heydar Aliyev International Airport, named after the National Leader and third President of Azerbaijan. The airport serves 5 million passengers annually.

You can get to the airport, which is located 25 km away, from the city center by car or a combination of the metro and airport buses.

Airport Buses

The easiest and cheapest way to get to the airport from the city center is by airport bus. Bus line 116 departs from Vurgun Park, located in central Baku, and takes about 50 minutes to get to the airport.

Metro

The metro system in Baku provides transportation to many central locations in the city like the Old City, 28 May Street, and the Caspian Sea. However, to get to the airport from the city center you have to first take the metro and then get on a bus. From central locations in the city like the Old City, Cafer Cabbari, and Khatai you can take the metro to the 28 May and Koroglu stations. From here you can get on bus line 116, which runs to the airport or take a taxi to the airport.   

Personal Car

Since the city is rich in oil, fuel is cheap, making traveling by car a very attractive option. Getting to the city center from the airport is very easy. One of the city’s most important avenues, Heydar Aliyev Avenue will connect you to the Boyuk Shor Highway, which goes to the airport. From the highway take the Airport exit. The airport contains indoor and outdoor parking lots where you can park your personal car for a certain fee.

Airport Information

Although it is not very large Heydar Aliyev International Airport is an important junction, especially for passengers traveling between Europe and Asia. The airport offers passengers a variety of eating, drinking, and shopping venues.

The airport has 2 terminals, Terminal 1, which was completely renovated, and Terminal 2, which serves domestic flights. The airport contains world famous fast food chains like Burger King, McDonald’s, and KFC, as well as restaurants that offer delicious flavors unique to Azerbaijani cuisine.

The international terminal has a large Duty Free shop as well as souvenir shops where you can buy items unique to Russian and Azeri culture. The airport features free wireless internet connection. 

Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is located in Pendik, on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul. From the airport, you can get to the city center by metro, municipal bus, Havabus, public transport with a Marmaray transfer, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Metro
  • The airport is the terminus of the M4 Kadıköy–Sabiha Gökçen Airport metro line. The line takes about 50 minutes to get from the airport to Kadıköy.
  • You can transfer to Marmaray at Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and to the Metrobus at Ünalan station.
  • Timetables and weekend night services vary according to the current IBB (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) schedule. For up-to-date information, you can check Metro Istanbul's announcements.
  • You board the metro with an Istanbulkart. To buy a card, you can use the ticket machines at the stations.
Havabus
  • With Havabus services, you can reach Taksim and Kadıköy without transfers.
  • The Taksim line follows the Kavacık and Zincirlikuyu route. The journey takes about 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.
  • The Kadıköy line also stops at Yenisahra. The journey to Kadıköy takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic.
  • For current timetables and fares, you can check Havabus's official website.
Bus
  • E10: Kadıköy via Kurtköy
  • E3: 4. Levent Metro (European Side)
  • 16S: Uzunçayır Metrobus
  • MR60: Pendik YHT (Marmaray)
  • Routes and schedules may change. For up-to-date information, you can check the official IETT website or mobile app.
Marmaray
  • With Marmaray, you can reach many parts of the city by transferring.
  • You can take the MR60 bus to Pendik YHT station and transfer to Marmaray.
  • You can also take the M4 metro to Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and switch to Marmaray.
Taxi
  • You can take a taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city.
  • Bridge and tunnel tolls are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • There are offices of international and local car rental companies at the airport.
  • If you make a reservation in advance, you can pick up your car without waiting in line.
Transfer
  • You can travel comfortably from the airport to different parts of the city with a private transfer service.
  • It is recommended to book your transfer at least one day in advance.

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport is located on the European Side. From the airport, which is in the Arnavutköy district, you can get to the city center by bus, Havaist, metro, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Bus
  • From Istanbul Airport, you can reach different parts of the city center, such as Mecidiyeköy, Mahmutbey, Sultangazi, Sarıyer, and Halkalı, on the H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8 buses.
  • The journey takes 1 hour 40 minutes to Mecidiyeköy, 1 hour 45 minutes to Halkalı, 1 hour 30 minutes to Mahmutbey, 1 hour 25 minutes to Sultangazi, and 1 hour 50 minutes to Sarıyer. Travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions.
  • You can buy bus tickets at the ticket booths or machines on the airport platforms, or online.
Metro
  • You can get from the airport to the city center on the M11 Gayrettepe - Istanbul Airport metro line.
  • The metro provides direct access to the Arnavutköy, İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Hasdal, Kağıthane, and Gayrettepe areas of the city center.
  • After getting off at Gayrettepe station, you can also transfer to the metrobus, buses, and the M1 Hacıosman - Yenikapı metro line.
  • The metro operates between 06:00 and 00:00.
  • The journey takes about 45 minutes on average.
Havaist
  • Havaist services take you to Aksaray, Esenler Bus Terminal, Arnavutköy, Halkalı-Başakşehir, Silivri - Çatalca, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar - Bahçeşehir, Bakırköy, Kadıköy, Taksim, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
  • You can pay the Havaist fare online, at the ticket booths on the platforms, or by card on the bus. Istanbulkart is accepted on some Havaist buses.
  • The Havaist fare varies depending on the route you take.
Taxi
  • Orange, turquoise, and black taxis run from Istanbul Airport to the city center.
  • A fixed fare applies from the airport to certain points in the city center.
  • Bridge crossings, bus terminal exit fees, and toll roads are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • You can rent a car from Avec, Sixt, Hertz, Rent Go, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Garenta, and many other companies at the airport and drive to the city center.
  • If you make a reservation before

Istanbul Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Sunday
11 Oct
Cloudy
26°14°
Monday
12 Oct
Fog
24°16°
Tuesday
13 Oct
Rain
18°14°
Wednesday
14 Oct
Rain
15°14°
Thursday
15 Oct
Rain
17°13°

Flights with Alternative Departure Locations Baku Istanbul

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Baku-Istanbul flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Baku-Istanbul flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Baku-Istanbul flights, you can use Heydar Aliyev Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Baku-Istanbul is 1756 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour 10 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Baku-Istanbul flights is Thursday.
AJet, Turkish Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines organizes direct flights between Baku-Istanbul.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with AJet starts from approximately $83.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Air Astana
$590
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage
AJet
$83
1 piece X 4 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
Pegasus
$94
1 piece X 3 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
Turkish Airlines
$163
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Azerbaijan Airlines
$148
No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage

Last update: 11.10.2026

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