Getting Around
How to get to and from Heydar Aliyev International Airport — taxis, public transport, shuttles and car rental.
Transport Options at GYD
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is connected to Baku and the wider Azerbaijan transport network by multiple ground transport options.
The H1 Aero Express runs from both terminals to 28 May metro station (where the Baku Metro begins) for 1.30 AZN, about every 20 minutes from 06:00–23:15 and roughly every 45 minutes overnight, 24/7. It requires a BakiKart card (2 AZN from a vending machine outside Terminal 1) — cash isn't accepted on board.
Baku Taxi is the only state-licensed operator at the airport, with an official fare of roughly 25–40 AZN bookable at the Terminal 1 booth, by phone, or via app; avoid unlicensed touts in arrivals and confirm the meter runs from the start.
Bolt and Yango both operate, typically 10–25 AZN — agree the fare in-app before riding; Yango generally takes cards while some Bolt drivers prefer cash.
No specific in-terminal rental desk list was independently confirmed; arrange a rental with an international chain's Baku office in advance rather than expecting a guaranteed counter.
Stick to Baku Taxi's official booth or an app (Bolt/Yango) rather than curbside touts, and keep a BakiKart topped up if you plan to use the H1 bus.
Pre-Book Your Transfer
Skip the taxi queue. Book a private transfer from GYD to Baku in advance and have a driver waiting when you land.
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Car Rental at GYD
Exploring Azerbaijan beyond Baku? Renting a car at the airport gives you maximum flexibility from the moment you land.
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