Azerbaijan travel guide

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Complete Azerbaijan travel guide 2026

From visa and currency to safety, transport, and cultural etiquette — the complete first-timer's resource.

First-time visitors2026 updated30 min read
Best time to visit
Month-by-month · 8 min
Visa guide 2026
eVisa · requirements · 6 min
Travel costs
Budget · mid · luxury · 7 min
Is Azerbaijan safe?
Safety guide · 5 min
Getting around
Metro · bus · taxi
Azerbaijani food
Must-try dishes · 10 min
Currency & money
AZN · exchange · ATMs
Things to do in Baku
Complete attraction list
Best restaurants in Baku
Where to eat · 2026
Packing list
By season & style

Best time to visit — month by month

Jan
4°C
Quiet
Feb
5°C
Quiet
Mar
10°C
Great
Apr
15°C
Best
May
20°C
Best
Jun
26°C
Warm
Jul
31°C
Hot
Aug
30°C
Hot
Sep
24°C
Best
Oct
17°C
Great
Nov
11°C
Good
Dec
6°C
Quiet
Best (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct)Hot (Jul–Aug)Quiet (Nov–Feb)

Essential facts

Country basics
CapitalBaku
LanguageAzerbaijani
CurrencyManat (AZN)
Time zoneUTC+4
ReligionPredominantly Muslim
Country code+994
Average daily costs
Budget traveler$35–55/day
Mid-range$80–140/day
Luxury$200–400+/day
Budget hotel$20–45/night
Local meal$5–12
Taxi 5km (Baku)$2–4

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