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.
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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 ยฃ300 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 ยฃ100 – ยฃ120 less than a direct flight and make a nice two destination trip if you want to visit any of the countries along the way.
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 ยฃ50.
There are flights from Istanbul to Baku for around ยฃ50.
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.
Flying to Baku Via Budapest
There are plenty of direct flights from the UK to Budapest. There are flights for around ยฃ40.
There are direct flights from;
- Liverpool
- Edinburgh
- Birmingham
- London
- Manchester
- Glasgow
- Bristol
- Belfast
- Leeds
- Glasgow
There are flights to Baku from Budapest for around ยฃ50.
Again this could make a nice 2 destination trip.
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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