How to Get to Baku From the UK – Find Out Here

Last updated on October 27th, 2025 at 11:14 am

If you are wondering how to get to Baku from the UK then read on to find your options for flights.

Land connections are not so easy due to the war in Ukraine and the war on the Western side of Azerbaijan.

Please check the Foreign Office travel advice before travelling to Azerbaijan

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How to Get to Baku

The easiest way to reach Baku is to fly.

There are direct flights from London which will cost around 300 pounds for a return flight, depending on the date that you want to travel.

The flight time is 5.5 hours from the UK.

Azerbaijan Airlines flies direct from London to Baku, which is the main airport for Azerbaijan.

If you would like a lower cost flight then you could take an indirect flight. These options are around £100-£120 less than a direct flight and make a nice two destination trip if you want to visit any of the countries along the way.

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How to Get to Baku

Flying to Baku Via Istanbul

There are direct flights to Istanbul from London, Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester and Birmingham.

The cheapest flights are from London and cost around 50 pounds.

There are flights from Istanbul to Baku for around 50 pounds.

One important thing to note is that flights to Istanbul generally arrive at the main Istanbul airport, but flights to Baku depart from Sabiha Gokcen airport which is a couple of hours away. There are public transport connections between them but you need to allow plenty of time for the connection.

If you want to stay overnight at Sabiha Gokcen airport then I recommend the ISG Airport Hotel at Sabiha Gokcen.

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Flying to Baku Via Budapest

There are plenty of direct flights from the UK to Budapest. There are flights for around 40 pounds.

There are direct flights from;

• Liverpool
• Edinburgh
• Birmingham
• London
• Manchester
• Glasgow
• Bristol
• Belfast
• Leeds
• Glasgow

There are flights to Baku from Budapest for around £50.

Again this could make a nice 2 destination trip.

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How to Get to Baku

Taking the Train

It is not possible to reach Baku via train. This is because the main train route comes from Tbilisi in Georgia. There is an ongoing war in the Western part of Azerbaijan and this means the border is closed between Georgia and Baku where the train would normally cross.

The war in Ukraine also affects the other overland routes from the UK.

For now the simplest and easiest way to get to Baku from the UK is to fly.

How to Get to Baku – Conclusion

• Due to wars in Ukraine and Azerbaijan flying is the simplest and easiest way to get to the Baku.
• There are direct flights from London to Baku.
• There are indirect flights via Istanbul and Budapest if you want to make an interesting 2 destination trip.

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