Search Flights from Bakü to Alta Lake

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. 

Shuttles are among the most practical and fast means of transportation that you can use for travelling to the city center from Alta Lake Airport. You can easily travel to any point from Alta Lake Airport by benefitting from the airport shuttles which you can also use for your transportation to the nearby winter tourism centers. You can also get in contact with one of the car rental companies or taxi stands and have your vehicle ready by specifying your arrival time in advance.

Airport Shuttle

It is possible to easily get to the city or winter sports centers from Alta Lake Airport by using the vehicles belonging to the transfer companies such as Alta Shuttle. The amount you need to pay for these shuttles that you can make a reservation by calling 801-274-0225 is around 160 dollars for 4 passengers. You need to pay extra 40 dollars per passenger if you are travelling with more than 4 passengers. For benefitting from these shuttles, you can also call 866-274-0225 and make a reservation for your shuttle which will pick you up from Alta Lake Airport.

Hotel Shuttle

You can also prefer hotel shuttles for your transportation to the city center from Alta Lake Airport. These shuttles generally start operating at morning hours. The amount you need to pay for hotel shuttles is about 210-250 dollars for 1-4 passengers. You need to pay 260 dollars for 5 or more passengers. If you will travel to Solitude/Brighton direction, you need to pay 200-250 dollars. If you will travel to Snowbasin/Sundance direction, you need to pay 350-400 dollars. You should make a reservation by calling 801-274-0225 or through the internet in order to reach the city center from Alta Lake Airport by using the hotel shuttles. Don’t forget to specify your travel details. Children under 12 years old can use the shuttles with charges varying between 28-54 dollars.

Taxi

It can be difficult to find a taxi at the airport at every hour of the day. At Lake Airport, taxis are generally available at the hours of the flights. When you get on a taxi, you can be in the city center in a shorter time compared to shuttles. You can also benefit from the taxis in order to travel to ski and winter tourism centers. You can easily find a taxi at the airport after your plane has landed. The taxis generally wait for their passengers at the exit of the airport terminal. When you make a reservation in advance, you can more easily find a taxi. Taxis offer a comfortable and fast transportation to your hotel or other destinations from Alta Lake Airport.