Azerbaijan: Travelling

Entry Requirements

Passport and Visa Service: The types of visas for the Republic of Azerbaijan
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Airport	Distance	Taxi	Bus	Train	Car Rental
Baku (BAK)	26 km / 16 miles	AZN 20-30-USD 30 / 30-40 min	AZN 1 / 40 min	-	Available

Train reservation services: Website giving information on the transport in the Republic of Azerbaijan

Name	Type	International Flights
Azerbaijan Airlines	National	Yes
Turkish Airlines	National	Yes
Iran Air	National	Yes

Historical: The places of interest in the capital city of Baku are the Taghiyeu Historic museum, the Tower of Maiden, the old city centre "Ichari Shahar", the Nizami museum on the Fountain Place and the Palace of the Government.

For more information, visit the website of the Tourism office of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Cultural: The litterature museum of Nizami is interesting to visit.

For more information, visit the website of the national academy of sciences of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Nature: The seafront of Khudat-Yalama offers a magnificent scenery and the possibility of relaxation.
Religious: The Synyk-Kala Minaret (11th century);
The Armenian Church in Baku;
Thermal: The city of Nakhchivan has numerous spas and hotels with natural hot water springs.
Beach: The seafront of Khudat-Yalama offers a magnificent landscape and the possibility of relaxing.
Winter Sports: With 19 ski slopes, the Shahdag Mountain propose several winter activities: Skiing, Snowmobile Tours, Zip Lining, Mountain Segway, Horse Trekking...
Outdoor Activities: It is possible to practise all types of water sports and hiking.
Shopping: Shopping is very limited in the country. However, it is possible to find many luxury shops in Baku.

Top Highlights in the Main Cities
The old city of Baku
The Fountain Square of Baku

Top Highlights of the Country
The rocks of Gobustan
The old city of Baku
The Fountain Square of Baku

Health Precautions: There is no particular demand in terms of vaccinations for international travel. The risk of malaria is exclusively under the benign form of P. vivax exists from June to the end of October in the southern zones as well as in the Khatchmas region to the north of the country. Sporadic cases have been noticed in the suburbs of Baku. Preventive medicine recommended in the zones at risk : CHL.
As the water is not potable in Azerbaijan, the consumption of water from sealed bottles is necessary, including for the washing up for babies, for brushing of teeth and the cleaning of fruits and vegetables. In addition, there are pollution problems.
There have been numerous cases of bird flu during the past few years.
International Hospitals: There are no international hospitals. It is advised to be repatriated if needed.
For Further Information on Sanitary Conditions: Health advice for travelers on the US Department of State
For Further Information on Safety Conditions: Travel Warnings of the US Department of State

Time and Time Difference: It is %T:%M %A In Baku (GMT+4 in winter, GMT+5 in summer)
Summer Time Period: Summer time from March to October

Time zone

Climate

Food Specialties: The Azerbaijani food has been influenced by the recipes of Turkey and Central Asia.
Among the specialties of the country, we can list:
Plov: meat-based dish, with rice and pine kernels.
Kebabs: spicy lamb-based grills.
Piti: mutton-based soup with chickpeas cooked in a terracotta jar.
Dogva: spinach-based soup, with rice and beef cuts with a yogurt sauce on top.
The very famous Azerbaijani caviar, from the Caspian Sea.
The black tea, very renowned in Azerbaijan.
Drinks: Azerbaijanis drink more tea than coffee. Vodka is also a national drink.
Dietary Restrictions: Pork and alcohol consumption is prohibited for Muslims in Azerbaijan.

Domestic Currency: Azerbaijanian New Manat
ISO Code: AZN
To Obtain Domestic Currency: The local currency is the Manat or AZM.
Possible Means of Payment: MasterCard, Visa and Diners Club cards are accepted in banks, international hotels, restaurants and in some shops (supermarkets and shops selling luxury products). Travelers cheques in USD are accepted in banks at the export rate. It is possible to change currency in the numerous foreign exchange centres, often situated inside shops. Import of foreign currency is controlled at the frontiers of the country (a form has to be filled and preserved, because it is asked for while exiting).

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