Istanbul (SAW) to Baku (GYD) flights
3 airlines fly nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Baku (GYD): AJet, Azerbaijan Airlines and Pegasus. The two airports are 1,085 miles (1,746 km) apart. There are also 17 ways to fly it with one stop, through Trabzon, Kars and Batumi and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from SAW to GYD
- AJetNot in an alliance

- J2Azerbaijan AirlinesNot in an alliance
- PegasusNot in an alliance

SAW to GYD with one stop
17 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Trabzon (TZX)Pegasus and AJet, then Azerbaijan Airlines

J2 - Via Kars (KSY)Pegasus and AJet, then Azerbaijan Airlines

J2 - Via Batumi (BUS)Pegasus, then Azerbaijan Airlines
J2 - Via Tbilisi (TBS)Pegasus and AJet, then Azerbaijan Airlines

J2 - Via Ankara (ESB)Pegasus and AJet the whole way

J2

- Via Tabriz (TBZ)Pegasus, then Iran Airtour
B9 - Via Mersin (COV)Pegasus and AJet, then Azerbaijan Airlines

J2 - Via Antalya (AYT)Pegasus the whole way

J2
- Via Aktau (SCO)Pegasus, then Azerbaijan Airlines and FlyArystan
J2FS - Via Izmir (ADB)Pegasus the whole way

J2
- Via Dalaman (DLM)Pegasus and AJet, then Azerbaijan Airlines

J2 - Via Bodrum (BJV)Pegasus and AJet, then Azerbaijan Airlines

J2 - Via Chisinau (RMO)Pegasus, then Azerbaijan Airlines and Fly One
J25F - Via Tehran (IKA)Pegasus and AJet, then Iran Airtour

B9 - Via Atyrau (GUW)Pegasus, then Air Astana and Azerbaijan Airlines

J2
SAW to GYD: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from SAW to GYD?
AJet, Azerbaijan Airlines and Pegasus fly nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Baku (GYD).
How far is Istanbul from Baku by plane?
Istanbul (SAW) and Baku (GYD) are 1,085 miles (1,746 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does SAW to GYD cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SAW to GYD with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Baku?
The most direct connections are through Trabzon (TZX), Kars (KSY), Batumi (BUS), Tbilisi (TBS) and Ankara (ESB). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Pegasus through Ankara.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.