Why go
- Country in Eastern Europe and West Asia.
- Known for Caspian Sea.
- Served by Yevlakh Airport (YLV).
History
Azerbaijan, officially the Republic of Azerbaijan, is a landlocked country at the boundary of Western Asia and Eastern Europe. It is a part of the South Caucasus region and is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia's republic of Dagestan to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Turkey and Armenia to the west, and Iran to the south. Baku is the capital and largest city.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Ural Airlines U6 (A320) · 1 route: Moscow
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Iran Aseman Airlines EP (ATR 72) · 1 route: Teheran
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Yevlakh Airport (YLV); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PFQ has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Teheran).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Azerbaijan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.