Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Baku
The Aero Express airport bus runs 24 hours to the 28 May area near the central station in about 30–40 minutes and is very cheap. Taxis and Bolt or Uber take about 25–40 minutes.
Best for most people: Aero Express bus. It runs around the clock, costs very little and reaches the central metro hub at 28 May.
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| How | Time | How often | Price* | Hours | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bus Aero Express airport bus from outside Arrivals to the 28 May metro station area in the centre | about 30–40 min | every 30 min during the day, less often at night | about 1.30–1.50 AZN, paid with a BakuKart | 24 h | Buy a BakuKart from the machine at the bus stop; it also works on the metro and city buses. |
| taxi Official taxi rank outside Arrivals (including the purple London-style Baku Taxi cabs) | about 25–40 min | about 25–40 AZN to the centre | 24 h | Metered; check the meter is running. | |
| ride-hailing Bolt and Uber, with pick-up in the marked area | about 25–40 min | often about 15–30 AZN | 24 h | Usually cheaper than the rank, with prices shown in advance. |
*Approximate 2026 prices and times. Services change: check the operator before you fly, especially for late arrivals.
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Tips
- Get a BakuKart at the airport bus stop: you need it for the Aero Express and the metro.
- From 28 May, the metro or a short taxi ride reaches the Old City (Icheri Sheher) and Fountain Square.
- Decline unofficial drivers in the arrivals hall and use the rank or an app.
- Traffic is lighter late at night, when a taxi can take about 20 minutes.
Common questions
How much is a taxi from Baku Airport to the city centre?
Official taxis from the rank usually cost about 25–40 AZN to the centre and the Old City. Bolt and Uber are often cheaper, roughly 15–30 AZN, with the price shown before you book. The ride takes about 25–40 minutes, depending on traffic and your exact destination.
Is there a bus from Baku Airport at night?
Yes. The Aero Express airport bus runs 24 hours a day, though less often at night. It goes to the 28 May area near the central railway station and metro. You need a BakuKart, which you can buy and top up at the machine at the bus stop.
How long does it take from Baku Airport to the Old City?
About 30–40 minutes by the Aero Express to 28 May, then a short metro ride or taxi to the Old City. A taxi direct from the airport takes about 25–40 minutes, and less late at night. Ask at the information desk if you cannot find the bus stop.
Can I pay by card at Baku Airport?
BakuKart machines usually accept bank cards and cash in manat. Bolt and Uber charge your card in the app. Many taxis accept cards, but carry some manat in cash just in case. Many travellers book a Bolt while waiting for their luggage, so the car is ready when they walk out.
Compiled by TonyPlan from airport and transport-operator information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.