Travel Information

Russian citizens travelling to Azerbaijan

Citizens of Russia that are travelling to Azerbaijan can travel without a visa.

What to expect in Azerbaijan

🤝 friendly locals
safe neighbourhoods
inexpensive cost of living
🐌 Below average wifi
❄️ cold weather
🏖️ beaches
👯‍♂️ good for parties

Flights and Prices

Flight prices to Azerbaijan from Russia usually are around 6058.00 RUB. Buta Airways is a common carrier airline.

International and domestic airlines

Common international airlines are

Azerbaijan Airlines

. Popular domestic airlines are

Azerbaijan Airlines

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

No, you don't have to carry cash with you. Credit cards are generally accepted. This may not be the case in smaller cities so you should double-check when you land.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

Azercell

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

No, you cannot drink tap water. Bottled water is recommended.

🚕What do I use to get around?

Popular ride-hailing services include

Taxify.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is AZN.

1 RUB = 0.025557 AZN

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $3.52 USD.

Visa Status

A Visa is not required for citizens of Azerbaijan. Tourists are able to visit without a visa for a certain amount of time.

Notes and Passport Validity

Ensure that your passport is valid for 90 days past your travel date.

90 days within any 180-day period:If staying more than 15 days passengers visiting relatives must register with local police. If staying in a hotel, this will be arranged by the hotel.:Who are of Armenian descent Government of Azerbaijan bans the entry.:

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

We now advise all not to travel overseas at this time, due to the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel. This includes to Azerbaijan. If you’re already overseas and wish to return to Australia, we recommend you do so as soon as possible by commercial means. If you choose to travel to Azerbaijan despite our advice, note it has temporarily suspended the e-visa service from 13 March 2020 for 45 days. If you’re travelling from a range of countries, not currently including Australia; or if you have symptoms of COVID-19, you may be subject to quarantine for a period of 14 or 21 days. Expect additional health screening at entry points. Check with your airline, tour operator or the nearest Azerbaijan embassy for the latest on entry requirements. We now advise you to: Do not travel to Azerbaijan.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Azerbaijan. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (2.14 / 5)
Safety (4.00 / 5)
Cost of Living (5.00 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$14.00 USD / night

Average Dinners

$3.52 USD

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Popular Cities in Azerbaijan

Baku

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