Flying from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Atyrau Airport (GUW): what you need to know
Atyrau is one hour ahead of Baku and is in the UTC+5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your GYD to GUW flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Atyrau Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between GYD and GUW:
Aktyubinsk Airport
Antalya Airport
Almaty Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Atyrau Airport (GUW)
At the moment, $111 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Atyrau Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $174. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GYD to GUW if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Atyrau Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from GYD to GUW by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Atyrau Airport.
Handy information about Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Heydar Aliyev International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 83.46% of flights that depart GYD land on time.
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is about 13 miles from central Baku. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Atyrau Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to GYD:
Arriving at Atyrau Airport (GUW)
If you're landing on a late Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Atyrau Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near GUW:
Getting from Atyrau Airport (GUW) to central Atyrau
Atyrau Airport to central Atyrau has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 6 miles away.
When to fly to Atyrau Airport (GUW)
June is the most popular month for flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Atyrau Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Atyrau in February.
When booking your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Atyrau Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Atyrau, with temperatures ranging from 72ºF to 99ºF.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GYD to GUW in January. Temperatures average between 10ºF and 32ºF then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Atyrau has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan waiting to be explored. Around 240 miles south of Atyrau, a visit to Aktau will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Fetisov Pirs 4, Skal'naya Tropa and Skver Im. Zakharova V. K, Pamyatnik Zakharovu V. K..
Around 100 miles east of Atyrau, Qulsary is another essential stop in Kazakhstan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Truba Nachalo, Park Vokzal and Stolovaya Gostinitsa Biseken.

