Located in the heart of Azerbaijan, Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) is one of the most prominent airports. Home to national carriers Buta Airways and Azerbaijan Airlines, it derives its name from former president Heydar Aliyev.
Heydar Aliyev Airport (GYD) is one of the busiest airports in the country. Millions of passengers from all over the world come here making it look like a hub of cultural confluence and economic development. This facility is brimming with luxury shops, world-class amenities, duty-free stores, ATMs, lounges, hotels, and restaurants.
Quick Information about Heydar Aliyev Airport
The following table is an overview of GYD Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Heydar Aliyev International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Owner | Government of Azerbaijan |
| Operator | Azerbaijan Airlines |
| Built In (Year) | 1933 |
| Serves | Baku |
| Hubs for | Azerbaijan AirlinesAzal Avia CargoButa AirwaysSilk Way West AirlinesSW Business AviationSilk Way Airlines |
| Heydar Aliyev Airport Code | GYD |
| Heydar Aliyev Airport Terminals | Two terminals |
| Heydar Aliyev International Airport Runway | 2 |
| Heydar Aliyev International Airport Coordinates | 40°28′03″N 050°02′48″E |
| Heydar Aliyev Airport Address | Bakı şəhərindən 20 km, Şimal, Azerbaijan |
| Official Website | airport.az |
| Official Phone Number | 994 12 497 27 27 |
| Elevation | 3 m / 10 ft |
Heydar Aliyev Airport Code
Heydar Aliyev International Airport code is GYD. Its elevation above sea level is 3 meters above sea level.
| IATA CODE | GYD |
| ICAO CODE | UBBB |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 407 |
| COUNTRY CODE | AZE |
| ZIP CODE | — |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | GYD |
Heydar Aliyev Airport Map
The Heydar Aliyev location map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Heydar Aliyev Airport Terminal
Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) features two passenger and two cargo terminals. Passenger terminals are equipped with world-class amenities, duty-free stores, and other facilities.
Heydar Aliyev International Airport Runways
Heydar Aliyev Airport is serviced by two runways:
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 16-34 | 13,123 ft | 197 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
| 17-35 | 10,499 ft | 148 ft | Concrete | Yes |
These runways handle passenger traffic of more than 4 million.
Nearest Airports to Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Some of the closest airports to GYD Airport are:
- Qabala International Airport – 262 km
- Lankaran International Airport – 309 km
- Ganja International Airport 394 – km
- Uytash Airport – 396 km
Airlines Operating from Heydar Aliyev Airport
The following airlines operate from Heydar Aliyev Airport:
- Aeroflot
- Air Arabia
- Air Astana
- airBaltic
- AnadoluJet
- Arkia
- Azimuth
- Belavia
- China Southern Airlines
- Ellinair
- Flydubai
- Flynas
- Gulf Air
