Ganja to Baku flights
Baku lies 300 km (187 mi) east of Ganja, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 8 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.
| Ganja | Baku | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Azerbaijan | Azerbaijan |
| Population | 330,663 | 2.4 million |
| Elevation | 409 m (1,342 ft) | -23 m (-75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Baku) | UTC+4 (Asia/Baku) |
| Nearest large airport | GNJ, 7 km out | GYD, 17 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Ganja
Ganja is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ganja International Airport (GNJ), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,827-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Lachin International Airport (LHL, 89 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heydar Aliyev International Airport | GYD | 17 km (11 mi) | 13,123 ft | 10 ft |
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Staying in Baku
Our booking partner lists 2,338+ places to stay in Baku (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 637 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (274), and 40 are five-star. Across 210 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 135,789 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Baku from Ganja?
300 km (187 mi) in a straight line, east of Ganja.
How long does it take to get from Ganja to Baku by air?
About 1 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ganja and Baku?
No, both are on Asia/Baku at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ganja to Baku flights?
Typically Ganja International Airport (GNJ) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD).
Where can I stay in Baku?
Our booking partner lists 2,338+ places to stay in Baku, bookable on this site.
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.