Azerbaijan: main airports
Azerbaijan is served by Heydar Aliyev International Airport, the country's main airport and gateway to Baku, a capital that sets its UNESCO-listed old town against very advanced contemporary architecture.
Azerbaijan: recommended activities
Azerbaijan: visa and entry requirements
Azerbaijan requires a visa for most nationalities, obtainable however relatively easily through the official ASAN Visa e-visa system before departure, without needing to visit a consulate in person.
Azerbaijan: safety
Baku and the main tourist areas are generally safe for visitors, with a low crime level.
Border areas with Armenia, linked to the Nagorno-Karabakh dispute, require caution: it is always advisable to check the up-to-date situation before travelling to those areas.
Azerbaijan: health situation
The health risk in Azerbaijan is generally low. Tap water in Baku is not always considered reliable for visitors: bottled water is preferable.
No mandatory vaccinations are generally required for entry. Baku's hospital facilities offer an adequate level of care for common emergencies; in rural areas services are more limited.
Azerbaijan: currency, payments and connectivity
The currency is the Azerbaijani manat. Cards are generally accepted in Baku, while cash remains more useful outside the capital.
Uber and Bolt operate in Baku, generally preferred to street taxis for their transparent fares.
For local connectivity, the main operators (Azercell, Bakcell, Nar Mobile) sell prepaid SIM cards in their shops in Baku.
For driving and car rental it is advisable to have, in addition to your national licence, an International Driving Permit (IDP) as well, often requested by local rental companies.
