Search Flights from Bakü to Kastoria

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. 

There are many alternatives providing transportation between Aristotelis Apt Airport and city center. You can reach the city center from the airport by selecting one of the transportation vehicles such as taxi, hotel shuttle or shuttle service.

Car Rental

There are a few car rental companies offering car rental service at Aristotelis Apt Airport. You can reach Kastoria city center by renting a car at the airport. You can make a reservation in advance before your travel or ask help from your hotel about this issue.

Shuttle

Shuttles waiting outside Aristotelis Apt Airport carry passengers to the city center in about 30 minutes. Shuttle is one of the most preferred transportation vehicles by the visitors who want to travel to the city of Kastoria from the airport. The ticket prices of shuttles are affordable and they operate every 20 minutes.

Hotel Shuttle

You can easily travel to the city center from the airport by using a hotel shuttle providing transportation between Aristotelis Apt Airport and hotel. You can get detailed information about hotel shuttles by contacting your hotel. If you have heavy luggage, this transportation alternative may be one of the best options for travelling to the city center. The cost of this travel may increase depending on the number of luggage and passenger.

Taxi

You can reach the city center from Aristotelis Apt Airport in a short time by using a taxi. Since the distance between the airport and city center is close, this transportation option is commonly preferred by visitors.