Search Flights from Bakü to Saint Petersburg

Located along the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan’s capital Baku is a rising star in the East gaining notoriety for its oil, gas, and caviar. Baku is a city that attracts the attention people migrating from Asia and other countries in the region, and businessmen from all around the world. The city’s only airport is the Heydar Aliyev International Airport, named after the National Leader and third President of Azerbaijan. The airport serves 5 million passengers annually.

You can get to the airport, which is located 25 km away, from the city center by car or a combination of the metro and airport buses.

Airport Buses

The easiest and cheapest way to get to the airport from the city center is by airport bus. Bus line 116 departs from Vurgun Park, located in central Baku, and takes about 50 minutes to get to the airport.

Metro

The metro system in Baku provides transportation to many central locations in the city like the Old City, 28 May Street, and the Caspian Sea. However, to get to the airport from the city center you have to first take the metro and then get on a bus. From central locations in the city like the Old City, Cafer Cabbari, and Khatai you can take the metro to the 28 May and Koroglu stations. From here you can get on bus line 116, which runs to the airport or take a taxi to the airport.   

Personal Car

Since the city is rich in oil, fuel is cheap, making traveling by car a very attractive option. Getting to the city center from the airport is very easy. One of the city’s most important avenues, Heydar Aliyev Avenue will connect you to the Boyuk Shor Highway, which goes to the airport. From the highway take the Airport exit. The airport contains indoor and outdoor parking lots where you can park your personal car for a certain fee.

Airport Information

Although it is not very large Heydar Aliyev International Airport is an important junction, especially for passengers traveling between Europe and Asia. The airport offers passengers a variety of eating, drinking, and shopping venues.

The airport has 2 terminals, Terminal 1, which was completely renovated, and Terminal 2, which serves domestic flights. The airport contains world famous fast food chains like Burger King, McDonald’s, and KFC, as well as restaurants that offer delicious flavors unique to Azerbaijani cuisine.

The international terminal has a large Duty Free shop as well as souvenir shops where you can buy items unique to Russian and Azeri culture. The airport features free wireless internet connection. 

Pulkovo Airport is located 14 km from Saint Petersburg. The airport serves the city of Saint Petersburg and its surroundings, connecting those cities to the rest of the world. It is one of the largest airports in Russia.

Polkovo Airport operates both domestic and international flights, handling a large number of passengers every year. Polkovo Airport has an important role in international travel to and from the city and offers passengers a variety of services to meet their pre-flight and post-flight needs while at the airport.

There are various transportation alternatives available to get to Saint Petersburg city center from Polkovo Airport. You can get to the city center from the airport by taxi, bus, and rental car.

Taxi

One of the fastest and most convenient transportation alternatives to get to the city center from the airport is by taxi. Taxis are readily available at the airport once you land. All the taxis that operate at the airport are licensed vehicles. The total travel time to the city will vary depending on traffic conditions and your destination in the city.

Bus

Another transportation alternative you can use to get to the city center from the airport is by bus. Buses are easily accessible at the airport and they provide convenient transportation to various parts of the city. Different buses travel to different parts of the city, so make sure to find out which bus line provides transportation to your destination in the city.

Rental Car

You can also get to the city center from the airport by rental car. There are various rental car offices located at the airport. The drive from the airport to the city is quick and easy. You can also arrange to return your rental vehicle to the corresponding rental car office in the city.