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Flights from Istanbul to Baku

Airlines Flying from Istanbul to Baku

Choose from 5 carriers that fly from Istanbul to Baku, including Azerbaijan Airlines, AJet, and Turkish Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with AJet.

Find direct flights from Istanbul to Baku within the next three months. Book one-way flights from £60 or return tickets from £66.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Information from Istanbul to Baku

The distance between Istanbul and Baku is about 1,762km. It takes around 2 hours 50 minutes on average to fly from Istanbul to Baku. The most popular month to Baku is July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price£58
Cheapest return ticket price£66
Off-season travel monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,762km
Average flight time2 hours 50 minutes
Popular airlineAzerbaijan Airlines

Find the best time to fly from Istanbul to Baku

The cheapest time for Istanbul to Baku flights: Jan 11 to Jan 18 — one way flight prices from £57.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Istanbul to Baku?

    At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Baku with the following airlines, including: Azerbaijan Airlines AJet Turkish Airlines Pegasus Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 50 minutes to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Baku (BAK).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Baku is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 123 flight per week flying from Istanbul to Baku. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Azerbaijan Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- J28104 (10:55) Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK340 (13:57)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Baku is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Baku on November 25, 2025 with Azerbaijan Airlines, with prices starting at £27.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Baku, with Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (SAW-GYD) is by far the most common option on this route: Heydar Aliyev International Airport (BAK) Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD).
  • The time difference between Baku and Istanbul is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.