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Flights to Azerbaijan — Complete Guide

Practical guide · Updated January 2026

Overview

How to fly to Azerbaijan, which airports to use, which airlines serve Baku, and how to find the best fares.

Key information

Main airportHeydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) · 25 km from Baku centre

National carrierAZAL (Azerbaijan Airlines) · flies to 50+ destinations

Key routesDirect from: London, Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Frankfurt, Moscow, Tashkent, Almaty, Karachi, Delhi

Budget optionsFlyDubai, Pegasus Airlines (via Istanbul), Wizz Air (seasonal)

Best booking sitesGoogle Flights, Skyscanner, Kayak · compare all airlines

Best faresBook 6–8 weeks ahead. Shoulder season (Mar–May, Sep–Nov) offers best prices.

Airports in AzerbaijanBaku (GYD) main international · Nakhchivan (NAJ) domestic & some international · Ganja (KVD) limited

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