Getting around Azerbaijan
Asia
From Europe ✈️
Direct flight from Paris
Yes
Duration
5h30 direct
Indicative round-trip price
250-500 EUR A/R
Book
1-3 months ahead
Recommended airlines
Local transport
Bus
Marshrutkas (minibuses) and long-distance buses from Baku's Avtovagzal terminal to Sheki, Gabala, Ganja. Cheap but vague schedules.
Train
Trains de nuit confortables Bakou-Ganja et Bakou-Sheki opérés par ADY. Réserver à l'avance.
Taxi
Taxis violets officiels à Bakou. Préfère Bolt ou Uber pour des tarifs fixes ; négocie toujours les taxis de rue sans compteur.
Metro
Baku Metro: 2 lines, clean and fast, 0.50 AZN per trip with the BakiKart card. Open 6am-midnight.
Essential apps
Common routes and indicative prices
| From | To | Mode | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakou | Gobustan | Taxi/excursion | 1h | 40-70 AZN A/R |
| Bakou | Sheki | Marshrutka/bus | 5h30 | 10-15 AZN |
| Bakou | Gabala | Bus | 4h | 8-12 AZN |
| Bakou | Ganja | Night train | 8h | 12-20 AZN |
Indicative prices for 2025-2026. Fares vary by season, demand and how far ahead you book.
Vehicle rental 🛵
Scooter / Motorbike
Not widespread
Car
35-70 EUR / day
International permit recommended
International permit : Required or strongly recommended
Transport scams to know ⚠️
Taxi without a meter
Street drivers, especially at the airport and in the old city, inflate prices for tourists.
Tip :Order via Bolt/Uber or agree on the price before getting in.
Fake guide in Icherisheher
Une personne 'accompagne' ta visite sans prévenir puis exige un paiement.
Tip :Politely decline from the outset or agree on a written fare.
Rigged meter
Some official taxis run a meter that ticks up abnormally fast.
Tip :Vérifie l'itinéraire sur ton téléphone et privilégie les applis.
Practical tips
- Get a BakiKart card on arrival: it works for the metro, buses and the airport express.
- Bolt is the most reliable app for taxis in Baku, often cheaper than Uber.
- To visit Gobustan and Yanar Dag, a day trip or an hourly taxi is far more practical than public transport.
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