Baku to Ahar flights
Ahar lies 322 km (200 mi) south-west of Baku, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 10 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Baku | Ahar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Azerbaijan | Iran |
| Population | 2.4 million | 100,641 |
| Elevation | -23 m (-75 ft) | 1,336 m (4,383 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Baku) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | GYD, 17 km out | TBZ, 82 km out |
Clocks in Ahar are 30 min behind Baku right now, so a 1 h 10 min journey lands only 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ahar
Crossing from Azerbaijan into Iran: money changes from the Manat to the Rial (IRR); the dialling code becomes +98; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Baku
Baku is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Ahar
Ahar is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tabriz International Airport (TBZ), 82 km (51 mi) from the centre, whose 11,825-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabriz International Airport | TBZ | 82 km (51 mi) | 11,825 ft | 4,459 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ahar from Baku?
322 km (200 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Baku.
How long does it take to get from Baku to Ahar by air?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Baku and Ahar?
Ahar is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Baku).
Which airports are used for Baku to Ahar flights?
Typically Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Tabriz International Airport (TBZ).
What currency do I need in Ahar?
The Rial (IRR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.