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Heydar Aliyev International Airport

Baku, Azerbaijan

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Heydar Aliyev International Airport

A modern international airport about 20 minutes from central Baku, set in a wooden cocoon-shaped building. The halls are clean and well kept, with free fast Wi-Fi and mostly quick passport control, though some staff and food options are below par.

Highlights

  • Terminal 1 modern interior
  • Wooden cocoon design
  • Children's area

Good to know

  • H1 Airport Express runs 24/7, every 15 minutes
  • H1 bus fare is 1.30 AZN
  • Taxi to city centre costs 40-50 manats

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