How to travel Azerbaijan 2026 🇦🇿?

Perfect plan a trip to Azerbaijan and day to day itinerary for weeklong trip Here’s a detailed guide to Azerbaijan 1-Visas and arriving in Azerbaijan Citizens of most countries need to apply for an EVISA https://evisa.com.az/ after getting visa book your ticket, hotel online and fly into Baku international airport. https://www.booking.com/ https://www.cleartrip.ae/ The airport is about 30 kilometers from the center of the capital and its best to take a taxi to your hotel or ask your hotel for pickup service. 2 -Getting around in Azerbaijan If you’re planning to stay in Baku and do a couple of day trips around Baku, i would not suggest renting a car. That’s because traffic in Baku . Moreover, public transport is decent, and taxis are easily available. You can also use Uber to get from one place to the other. -For day trips and even 2-3 day trips, I would suggest opting for a tour guide. This is because English is not widely understood, especially in the countryside and exploring independently can be a bit challenging. If you’re there in Azerbaijan for more than 5 days and enjoy independent and travel, then i would recommend renting a self-drive car after you’re done exploring Baku. i did this on our last 3 days. Read our experience below: 3-Suggested travel guide 4 days trip Explore Baku Day trip to Shamakhi half-day trip to Ateshgah and Yanardag 7 Days Trip Explore Baku Day trip to Shamakhi half-day trip to Ateshgah and Yanardag 3 day trip to Quba and Xinaliq 10 To 14 Days Trip Explore Baku & everything it has to offer Day trip to historical treasures of Shamakhi half-day trip to Ateshgah and Yanardag 3 day trip to mountainous villages Northern Azerbaijan - Quba, Xinaliq, Laza Explore Sheki Visit Ganja and Lake Goygol 4-Budgeting for a trip to Azerbaijan The amount of money you spend in a country depends on the kind of hotels you stay in, the type of restaurants you visit, and the amount of shopping you do. However Azerbaijan is an extremely affordable country in general. You can find nice luxury hotels for less than 170 MANAT per night. Hostels can be hit or miss, so if youre on a budget we suggest opting for AIRBNB APPARTMENT in Baku and elsewhere. Food is incredible everywhere you go. You can get delicious street food for 5 to 10 MANAT. Sit down meals at nice restaurants cost approximately 25 Manat per head. Renting a car with a driver costs approximately 200 Manat for 1 day. You can negotiate cost of excursions with tour agents or guides. Rates are competitive and affordable. For a self-drive rental, expect to pay around 70 to 80 Manat per day for an economy car. 5-Food what to eat in Azerbaijan Make sure you try local drinks such as Ayran (yogurt-based drink), Feijoa juice (pronounced fek-ua, the local fruit is used in drinks all over Azerbaijan), and aerated pear juice. Dont forget to stop at one of the many supermarkets along the way to sample local fruits and vegetables. Most of the fresh produce in Azerbaijan is organic and tastes incredible. If you eat meat, youre in for a treat in Azerbaijan. Try the Lyulya/Lule kebabs (mince-meat skewers), (steamed grape leaves stuffed with minced meat), and chicken kebabs. Stick to local specialities and avoid ordering fish as it is expensive and not the best. If youre vegetarian or vegan, there are lots of options for you too. Try vegetarian dolmas, (flatbreads stuffed with spinach), fresh curd, vegetarian piti (soup), local cheeses, and pilaf (rice, seasoned with local flavours). 6-Best Time To visit Azerbaijan The best time to visit the country is between March and June and then from September to November. This is because it gets very hot during peak summer months (July and August) and a lot of the mountainous roads are blocked or snowed under during winter months (December- February). We would recommend packing at least a few dresses and trousers that cover your knees and arms, especially for trips to the countryside and visits to mosques. 7-Some Tips and warnings for exploring Azerbaijan Azerbaijan is a super safe country to explore. Azeris are friendly and while English isnt widely understood, they are always willing to help However do keep a couple of things in mind. Restaurants often tend to overcharge tourists by bringing specials to the table or including caviar in a mixed platter of kebabs etc. For this reason, we would recommend ordering only off the menu and taking a screenshot of the menu for reference in case there is a discrepancy in the bill Similarly, always set a fixed rate with taxi drivers before you get into a local taxi or they might overcharge you for the shortest of distances. You can also avoid this altogether by using Uber or moving around with a tour guide. #baku #azerbaijan #travel