Heydar Aliyev International Airport - GYD
Nestled in the heart of Baku, Azerbaijan is Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), one of the six international airports serving Azerbaijan. Formerly known as Bina International Airport named after a suburb in Baku, it was renamed after Heydar Aliyev, the third President of Azerbaijan.
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Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) features two runways, 3,995 meters and 3,200 meters long. It was built in 1933 and was given international status on August 31, 1990. A second runway was opened in May 1998 and by 2018, the airport was awarded as a 5-star Regional Airport by Skytrax. The airport caters to several commercial airlines, including Air Arabia, Azerbaijan Airlines, Buta Airways, Iran Air, Iraqi Airways, and Uzbekistan Airways, among others. It is the gateway to nearby cities Absheron, Bilgah, Hövsan, Mardakan, Nardaran, Novkhana, Novxanı, and Qobustan. It also features an on-site 4-star Sheraton Hotel, spa and beauty services, five lounges, free Wi-Fi and internet terminals, car rentals, and more.
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Nearby airports to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) include Qabala International Airport (GBB) 262 kilometers away, Lankaran International Airport (LLK) 309 kilometers away, and Ganja International Airport (KVD) 394 kilometers away.
Guests can enjoy 5-star accommodations at the Sheraton Baku Airport. Guests staying in this hotel can enjoy an all-day massage, Turkish bath and sumptuous Mediterranean-inspired feasts. Other 4-star rated hotels located a few miles from the airport include the Days Hotel by Wyndham Baku and the Astoria Baku Hotel.