Baku Airport: A Terminal Worth Admiring

Heydar Aliyev International Airport lies about 25 km from central Baku. Its new passenger terminal, opened in 2014, quickly became one of the city's landmarks and regularly appears in lists of the world's most beautiful airports.

What makes it special

Outside is a triangular facade of glass and steel. Inside is a bright hall under a vast roof with oak-clad "cocoons" housing cafés, shops and lounges. The result feels warm and calm — nothing like the usual airport corridors.

Facilities

• Duty-free and local brand shops.
• Cafés and restaurants serving Azerbaijani food.
• Currency exchange and ATMs.
• Free Wi-Fi and seating areas.

Getting to the centre

• Private transfer — the most relaxed option: your driver meets you with a name sign and helps with luggage. Book an airport transfer.
• Airport express bus — runs to the city centre.
• Taxi — use official services or ride-hailing apps.

The drive usually takes 25–40 minutes, longer at rush hour.