Search Flights from Bakü to Ostrava

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 take a taxi to the city center of Ostrava from Leos Janacek Airport. Renting a car is the most preferred option for those who want to have a convenient transportation vehicle for the entire trip. However, you must remember that you must have an international driver's license to be able to drive in Ostrava. If you prefer to use public transportation, you can go to the train or bus station.

Car Rental

Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz companies are serving at the airport. With the car you rent, you can go to the city center via motorway 58. The journey takes about twenty minutes under normal traffic conditions.

Taxi

Taxi passengers are waiting in front of the Incoming Passenger Terminal. It takes about twenty minutes to get to the city center by taxi from the airport.

Train

The train station is located next to the Outbound Passenger Terminal. You have to board the train S4 to get to the city center. You can purchase your ticket at the information desk at the arrival terminal or on the train. You can pay by cash or credit card.

Bus

You can reach bus lines 910 333 and 820 150 from the bus stop in front of the Incoming Passenger Terminal. The bus 880 670 leaves from the bus stop just in front of the train station. These three bus lines also go to the city center. You can get your ticket on the bus from the driver.