Search Flights from Bakü to Kassel

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. 

You can easily reach Kassel city center from Kassel-Calden Airport by using express public bus. If you want to use a more comfortable transportation alternative, you can get on a taxi or rent a car at the airport. If you need to travel to Calden, you can get on a taxi and reach the city in a short time since the distance is very close.

Taxi                    

You can reach Kassel city center from the airport in maximum thirty minutes. The travel costs approximately 28-30 Euro.

Bus

If you prefer using a means of public transportation, you can reach Kassel city center by getting on the bus route 100 departing from the airport. This bus route is an express bus route offering service for seven days a week. You can reach the city center in only 25 minutes. You can also get to Wilhelmshöhe Railway Station with the same bus and transfer to many cities from here.

Car Rental

At the airport, Avis, Europcar and Sixt car rental companies offer service for passengers. You can also rent a limousine from one of these companies. You should drive southward on the highway B7 in order to reach Kassel city center with the car you will rent.