Large airport · Baku, Azerbaijan
Heydar Aliyev International Airport
It is the busiest airport both in Azerbaijan and in the South Caucasus as well as one of the busiest in the post-Soviet countries. Its IATA code is GYD. Its ICAO code is UBBB. It has 2 runways, longest 13,123 ft (ASP). Elevation 10 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Baku, Azerbaijan |
|---|---|
| IATA code | GYD |
| ICAO code | UBBB |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 13,123 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 10 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 40.4728° N, 50.0509° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Heydar Aliyev International Airport is known for
It is the busiest airport both in Azerbaijan and in the South Caucasus as well as one of the busiest in the post-Soviet countries.
Official website: https://www.airport-baku.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
How to get there
Parking: The airport provides over 2,000 parking spaces across Terminals 1 (835 spaces) and 2 (1,166 spaces), including designated areas for disabled passengers and commercial vehicles. Separate zones accommodate freight transport and buses.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Maiden Tower · Azerbaijan · 13.4 miles away
- Palace of the Shirvanshahs · Azerbaijan · 13.6 miles away
- Flame Towers · Azerbaijan · 14.2 miles away
- Gobustan · Azerbaijan · 43.0 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Absheron National Park · Azerbaijan · 20.8 miles away
- Altyaghach National Park · Azerbaijan · 67.0 miles away
- Shirvan National Park · Azerbaijan · 84.2 miles away
- Shahdag National Park · Azerbaijan · 99.2 miles away
- Samur-Yalama National Park · Azerbaijan · 113.1 miles away
- Samursky National Park · Russia · 124.7 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Heydar Aliyev International Airport?
It is the busiest airport both in Azerbaijan and in the South Caucasus as well as one of the busiest in the post-Soviet countries.
What is the airport code for Heydar Aliyev International Airport?
Heydar Aliyev International Airport — its IATA code is GYD and its ICAO code is UBBB.
Where is Heydar Aliyev International Airport located?
Heydar Aliyev International Airport serves Baku, Azerbaijan. Its coordinates are 40.4728° N, 50.0509° E.
How do I get to Heydar Aliyev International Airport?
Parking: The airport provides over 2,000 parking spaces across Terminals 1 (835 spaces) and 2 (1,166 spaces), including designated areas for disabled passengers and commercial vehicles. Separate zones accommodate freight transport and buses.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#6440
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heydar_Aliyev_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.