Quick answer
Delhi to Baku is a non-stop flight of about 4 hours 45 minutes over roughly 2,790 km, operated by Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL). One-way economy fares start around ₹17,000 booked 3–6 weeks ahead in a quiet month. One-stop options via Dubai, Sharjah or Istanbul are also common. Indian passport holders need an Azerbaijan e-visa, applied for online before travel.
Route facts
- Flight time
- 4h 45m
- Distance
- ≈ 2,790 km
- Starting fare
- ₹17,000 one-way
- Airlines
- Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL)
- Cheapest months
- Jan–Mar (outside New Year) and Nov
- Entry
- E-visa required — apply on Azerbaijan's official ASAN e-visa portal; standard processing is about 3 working days.
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD). Fares are typical starting one-way economy prices booked 3–6 weeks ahead outside peak dates — live prices vary by the hour.
Which airlines fly Delhi to Baku non-stop?
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) operates the non-stop from Terminal 3 at Delhi. IndiGo has also flown Delhi–Baku, but its Central Asia and Caucasus schedules have been disrupted since Indian airlines were barred from Pakistani airspace in 2025, so check whether it is operating on your dates. If the non-stop does not suit you, connect via Dubai (flydubai or Emirates), Sharjah (Air Arabia) or Istanbul (Turkish Airlines) in 7–11 hours.
What are the best flight timings?
Azerbaijan is 1 hour 30 minutes behind India. Non-stop frequencies are limited to certain days of the week, so fix your flight before booking hotels. Daytime arrivals let you see the Flame Towers lit up on your first evening.
Baggage on full-service and low-cost airlines
AZAL is a full-service airline with meals and checked baggage on standard fares, though its lightest fare can be stricter. On one-stop low-cost routes via Sharjah or Dubai, check whether your fare includes a checked bag on both legs.
Getting from Baku airport to the city
Heydar Aliyev International is about 25 km from the centre. A taxi or Bolt ride takes 25–35 minutes and costs about AZN 20–35 (₹1,050–1,800); use the app or the official taxi desk rather than drivers in the hall. The Aeroexpress bus runs to 28 May station for a couple of manats, payable with a BakuCard.
When to book, and connecting options
Book 3–6 weeks ahead, and earlier for May–June and Diwali, when Indian demand peaks. January–March, outside New Year, and November are usually cheapest. Baku pairs well with Georgia: Tbilisi is about an hour away by air or an overnight train ride.
Tips for families and seniors
- Apply for the e-visa for every traveller, including infants.
- Gabala and Shahdag are 3–4 hours by road; break long drives for older parents.
- Winters are cold and windy — pack layers for December to February.
- Request wheelchair assistance at booking; Baku's terminal is large but uncrowded.
See our Azerbaijan visa guide, Azerbaijan trip cost, things to do in Azerbaijan and more flight routes.
Frequently asked questions
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