Last updated: 22 October 2026

Azerbaijan Travel Guide

Azerbaijan combines a modern city on the Caspian Sea, Baku, with the Caucasus Mountains, green in summer and snow-covered in winter.

Visas

Under the rules in force in 2026:

• UAE: 90 days visa-free.
• Qatar: 30 days visa-free for tourism.
• Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain: A temporary exemption until 15 February 2027, for three visits a year of up to 30 days each.
• Other countries: Several are exempt, including Turkey, Georgia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
• All other nationalities: Apply for an e-visa on the official ASAN Visa website.

If you stay more than 15 days, you must register your place of residence. Check the rules for your nationality before you travel.

Flights

Heydar Aliyev Airport in Baku has direct flights from the Gulf, Turkey and Europe.

Best time to visit

• Spring and autumn: The best seasons for Baku.
• Summer: The best season for the mountains in Gabala.
• Winter: December to March for skiing in Shahdag.
• Wind: Baku is the city of winds, so bring a jacket even in spring.

Where to stay in Baku

• The Old City and around: Close to the sights and the seafront.
• The Boulevard: Sea views, and good for families.
• Fountains Square: Restaurants and shops, and lively in the evening.

Getting around

• In Baku: Ride-hailing apps are common, and the city has a metro.
• Outside Baku: For Gabala and Shahdag, a private driver or a rental car is the easiest option.

Top places

• Baku:
• The Old City (Icherisheher), a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• The Flame Towers.
• The Heydar Aliyev Center.
• The seafront on the Caspian Sea.
• Gabala: Forests, mountains and a cable car, a few hours by car from Baku.
• Shahdag: A ski resort in winter and green mountains in summer.
• Gobustan: Ancient rock carvings and mud volcanoes near Baku.

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Quick tips

• Currency: The Azerbaijani manat.
• Electricity: Plug types C and F.
• Food: Try plov, dolma and kebab.

Last updated: October 2026. This information is for guidance only. Check the entry rules before you travel.

Sources:

• Wego, visa-free countries for Azerbaijan in 2026: https://blog.wego.com/azerbaijan-visa-free/
• Wikipedia, visa policy of Azerbaijan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Azerbaijan

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