Glasgow to Baku: cheap flights and connections

The weeks either side of the cheapest point are where the calendar rewards a look: January and March are priced alongside February, so shifting a trip by a fortnight can move the fare. February itself comes out lowest on this route, and the calendar also covers October through December plus June as the only summer month. Around those dates, expect UK school holidays and the Christmas and New Year stretch to lift prices, and test a midweek departure against a weekend one before you commit.

The difference you feel first is the stop: none of the six carriers on this route flies it direct, so every ticket includes a change of planes, and the airline decides where and for how long. Easyjet and Jet2 are the low-cost options, where a checked bag and seat choice usually cost extra, while Aer Lingus, British Airways, BA CityFlyer and Emirates sell full-service fares that fold more into the base price. Because each carrier builds its own connection, two similar fares can hide very different journeys, so weigh total travel time and baggage against the headline figure before you pay.

Heydar Aliyev International is a large, modern terminal rather than a cramped regional one, which keeps queues moving but means real walking distances between gate, passport control and baggage belt, so leave slack if someone is meeting you. The airport sits well outside Azerbaijan's capital, a proper drive from the centre, and the usual ways in are taxis from the official rank outside arrivals or the airport bus. Keep your passport and any visa paperwork to hand for the border check, and agree the taxi fare before the journey starts.

Currency

AZN (A.M.)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 220 V

Language

Azerbaijani Sign Language, Azerbaijani

Emergency number

112, 101, 102

Driving side

right

Calling code

+994

Internet domain

.az

Population of Baku

2.3 M (2021)

Time zone

UTC+04 (Asia/Baku)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your booking is one ticket or two separate ones, since a missed connection is only rebooked for free on a single ticket.
• Compare the connection time each airline builds in, because a tight change unravels if the first flight runs late.
• Check what a checked bag adds to an Easyjet or Jet2 fare, as low-cost tickets often cover hand luggage only.
• Check whether your passport needs a visa or an electronic permit for Azerbaijan, and arrange it before you pay.
• Weigh February against January and March in the price calendar, since the neighbouring months can sit close behind.
• Check whether a midweek departure prices below a weekend one before you fix your dates.