Travelling from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Kuala Lumpur: what you need to know
Kuala Lumpur is 4 hours ahead of Baku, where Heydar Aliyev International Airport is located. Kuala Lumpur operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from GYD to Kuala Lumpur.
During popular months like July, it's wise to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for flights from GYD to Kuala Lumpur, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
You don't need a visa for Malaysia if you have a passport from Azerbaijan and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before reserving your cheap tickets from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Kuala Lumpur, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
GYD is around 21 kilometres from central Baku. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 24 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 31 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Kuala Lumpur? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near GYD:
How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Kuala Lumpur
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Kuala Lumpur is R 4,623. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 10,740. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from GYD to Kuala Lumpur, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Getting cheap tickets from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Kuala Lumpur is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Check out the 'Whole month' search function to show the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
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Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is around 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 1 hour and 3 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 4 hours and 29 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Kuala Lumpur, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near KUL:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. Following your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Kuala Lumpur, it'll take you around 27 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places where you can make a pit stop near SZB. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from GYD to Kuala Lumpur at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur
August is the busiest month for flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Kuala Lumpur. To avoid the crowds, head for Kuala Lumpur in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Kuala Lumpur is March, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Kuala Lumpur in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from GYD to Kuala Lumpur in January when temperatures average between 21ºC and 32ºC.
More about Kuala Lumpur
After locking in your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Kuala Lumpur, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kuala Lumpur:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park are attractions you won't want to skip in Kuala Lumpur.
Complete your Kuala Lumpur trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Kuala Lumpur and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare options in one go to find the ideal ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Kuala Lumpur.