Departure
Scheduled departure: 2026-10-29 22:25 (UTC+03:00). Confirm airport transport and terminal opening hours in advance.
J278 İstanbul Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport nonstop flight: schedule, airports, aircraft and travel guide.
J278 Flight Overview
J278 is operated by Azerbaijan Airlines and connects İstanbul Airport (IST) and Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD). Scheduled departure: 2026-10-29 22:25 (UTC+03:00); scheduled arrival: 2026-10-30 02:15 (UTC+04:00).
AirlineAzerbaijan Airlines
Flight numberJ278
RouteIST to GYD
Scheduled duration2 hr 50 min
Istanbul to Baku Route Information
J278 is a nonstop international flight from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD). Use the information below to plan your journey.
Route distanceApprox. 1,794 km
Scheduled flight time2 hr 50 min
Time difference60 min
Flight typeInternational
Arrival
Scheduled arrival: 2026-10-30 02:15 (UTC+04:00). Arrange pickup, hotel and onward transport for the arrival date.
Time zones
Departure: Istanbul (UTC+03:00); arrival: Baku (UTC+04:00).
J278 On-time Performance & History
Methodology
Arrival on-time rate
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Historical statistics are for reference only and do not predict future flight performance.
Aircraft, Cabin & Services
Based on currently published aircraft and cabin information; the operating aircraft may change.
Published aircraft type
Airbus A321neo
Economy 30 in; Business 37 in
Business 20 · Economy 176
37 in
Seat configuration depends on the operating aircraft
30 in
Availability and fees depend on the flight
J278 Airports
Terminals follow the published schedule; check official airline channels for same-day gates and operations.
ISTİstanbul Airport
Istanbul, Turkey · UTC+03:00
- Departure terminal
- Check-in counter
- Announced on the day
GYDHeydar Aliyev International Airport
Baku · UTC+04:00
- Arrival terminal
- T1
- Baggage belt
- Announced on the day
İstanbul Airport Departure & Heydar Aliyev International Airport Arrival Guide
Departure date: 2026-10-29. Terminal and arrival information helps plan your journey.
Departing from İstanbul Airport
J278 is scheduled to depart from . Allow time for international check-in, baggage drop, security and immigration.
Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Scheduled arrival is at T1. After immigration, take the MRT, taxi, ride-hailing service or airport bus to the city.
Planning your arrival
Scheduled arrival: 2026-10-30 02:15. Use the arrival date when booking hotels and pickup services.
Flight Changes, Cancellations & Missed Flights
If the schedule or aircraft changes, follow the booking channel and operating carrier rules.
Schedule changes
After an airline or booking-platform notice, confirm the new date, terminal and connecting transport.
Cancellation and changes
Refund, rebooking and involuntary-change rules depend on the booking channel, fare conditions and airline notice.
Missed flight
If you may not reach the airport on time, contact the booking channel or airline quickly to protect later sectors.
Check-in, Baggage & Entry Tips
International check-in deadlines, baggage allowance and entry requirements may vary by fare and traveller.
Arrive early for check-in
Arrive at least 3 hours before departure. Counter opening times and online check-in rules follow İstanbul Airport guidance.
Check baggage allowance
Checked and carry-on baggage allowances depend on cabin, fare rules and membership tier. See the baggage terms in your booking.
Prepare entry documents
Before departure, check passport validity, visa or visa-free eligibility, andHeydar Aliyev International Airport’ latest arrival declaration requirements.
What should I check before flying J278?
Check the departure date
For an overnight flight, check the departure date on your ticket and plan airport transport in advance.
Confirm the operating carrier
Follow the airline rules shown in your booking for check-in and checked baggage.
Check boarding information
Gates and operating times may change; follow airline notices and airport displays.
Popular route recommendations
J278 Frequently Asked Questions
Which airline operates this flight?
J278 is operated by Azerbaijan Airlines.
Where does it depart and arrive?
İstanbul Airport (IST) → Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD).
What are the departure and arrival times?
Scheduled departure 22:25, arrival 02:15 · 2 hours 50 minutes.
Which terminal is used for check-in?
Departure terminal No data, arrival terminal T1. Check-in, gate and baggage belt are announced on the day.
Are meals and inflight entertainment available?
Meals: Snacks and beverages available. Inflight entertainment: In-flight entertainment is unavailable.
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