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There are 3 ways to get from Bucharest to Baku by plane or shuttle

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Fly from Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)plane OTP - GYD
8h 1m
$255–512
Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)plane BBU - GYD
15h 10m
$133–483
Shuttle to Varna Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Varnashuttle
2. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)plane VAR - GYD
11h 46m
$457–960

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) flights

44Weekly Planes

6h 49mAverage Duration

$140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,055.6 km
Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Baku, Azerbaijan?

Turkish Airlines, Tarom, and four other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) every 4 hours.

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Baku(opens in a new window), Azerbaijan(opens in a new window)

Baku is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and in the Caucasus region. Baku is 28 m below sea level, which makes it the lowest lying national capital in the world and also the largest city in the world below sea level. Baku lies on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, on the Bay of Baku. Baku's urban population was estimated at two million people as of 2009. Baku is the primate city of Azerbaijan—it is the sole metropolis in the country, and about 25% of all inhabitants of the country live in Baku's metropolitan area.

Things to do in Baku

Maiden Tower(Opens in a new window)

The Maiden Tower (Azerbaijani: Qız Qalası) is a 12th century monument in the Old City, Baku, Azerbaijan. The Shirvanshahs' Palace, dated to the 15th century, it forms an ensemble of historic monuments inscribed in 2001 under the UNESCO World Heritage List of Historical Monuments as cultural property, Category III. It is one of Azerbaijan's most distinctive national emblems, and is thus featured on Azeri currency notes and official letterheads.

Old City(Opens in a new window)

Old City or Inner City (Azerbaijani: İçərişəhər) is the historical core of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The Old City is the most ancient part of Baku, which is surrounded by walls were well protected. In 2007, the Old City had a population of about 3000 people. In December 2000, the Old City of Baku, including the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and Maiden Tower, became the first location in Azerbaijan to be classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Heydar Aliyev Center(Opens in a new window)

The Heydar Aliyev Center is a 619000 sqft building complex in Baku, Azerbaijan designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture and flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles. The center is named after Heydar Aliyev, the first secretary of Soviet Azerbaijan from 1969 to 1982, and president of Azerbaijan Republic from October 1993 to October 2003.

Baku Boulevard(Opens in a new window)

Baku Boulevard (Azerbaijani: Dənizkənarı Milli Park, also known as National Park) is a promenade established in 1909 which runs parallel to Baku's seafront. Its history goes back more than 100 years, to a time when Baku oil barons built their mansions along the Caspian shore and when the seafront was artificially built up inch by inch.

Places to stay in Baku

Baku Marriott Hotel Boulevard(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Boulevard Apartment with sea view(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Gold Wall Apartment(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Park Azure Apartment Deluxe 2 Bedroom(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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