Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Baku Starting at $72

The route Istanbul — Baku is served by many carriers — 9 in total, including Pegasus Airlines, Valuair, Azerbaijan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, East African Safari Air, Wizz Air, Kuwait Airways, Tarom, and Lufthansa. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $72) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

Istanbul Airport (IST) is Turkey’s primary international gateway and a major long-haul hub, serving full-service carriers and many global connections; it's typically perceived as mid- to premium-priced for flights to/from Europe and beyond. Located about 35–45 km northwest of the historic center, travel times to Sultanahmet/Taksim are usually around 40–60 minutes by taxi or 1–1.5 hours by Havaist/shuttle bus, with fares typically in the moderate range for buses and higher for taxis. Rail links are growing; a metro connection reduces variability once operational. Pros: modern facilities, wide route choice and good transfer amenities; cons: distance from the old city and occasional heavy traffic to consider. Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) functions mainly as Istanbul’s secondary international and value-oriented airport, commonly used by low-cost and some charter operators. It sits on the Asian side, roughly 35–45 km from central European-side districts, so journeys to central areas can take 40–70 minutes by shuttle or taxi depending on traffic; public buses and Havatas/Havaist shuttles offer economical options, while taxis are faster but pricier. Rail connections are improving with suburban lines approaching or planned. Pros: often cheaper fares and less crowding than the main airport; cons: fewer long-haul options and longer cross-Bosphorus transfer times when heading to the historic peninsula.

Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) is Azerbaijan’s main international gateway and typically functions as the country’s premium hub, handling most long-haul and regional services. It’s the base for Azerbaijan Airlines and commonly hosts carriers from Europe, the Middle East and Asia; budget operators also run seasonal routes. The airport sits about 20–25 km southeast of central Baku, with road transfers taking roughly 30–45 minutes by taxi or airport shuttle depending on traffic; fares can usually range from modest local rates to higher fixed taxi tariffs. Rail links and metro connections may be limited, so cars and buses are the usual choices. Pros: modern facilities and good international connectivity; cons: travel times can stretch during peak traffic and some budget options may depart from secondary terminals.

In different months, ticket prices from Istanbul to Baku vary: minimum — $71 (December 2025), maximum — $92 (November 2025). Typically, the flight costs $82–$159.