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Transportation & Infrastructure Guide in Azerbaijan

Public transit, airports, and getting around

Azerbaijan, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, is rapidly evolving into a major transport hub through massive investments in North-South and East-West corridors. Key strengths include expanding rail (2,900 km), 6 international airports, and the strategic Port of Baku handling 7.6M tons cargo in 2024. Challenges persist in rural road quality and public transport coverage beyond Baku. Residents and visitors enjoy improving multimodal options, with drives on the right side.
Public Transport
Moderate
Road Infrastructure
Moderate
Public Transport
5.2/10

Basic public transport focused on Baku with bus networks and limited rail integration. No metro system; regional trains serve key corridors but frequency is low outside capitals. Coverage gaps in rural areas; urban buses adequate but not highly reliable.

Road Infrastructure
5.8/10

25,000 km road network with ongoing modernization for international corridors. Highways like Salyan-Bilasuvar improved for safety and access; urban roads fair but rural/main roads need urgent rehabilitation. Traffic management developing; safety features inconsistent.

Internet Speed
6.8/10

Solid broadband growth with urban fiber expansion; average fixed speeds around 110 Mbps in 2026. Mobile internet strong at 80+ Mbps. Rural-urban gap persists but investments closing it via national digital programs.

Avg: 110+ Mbps • Urban centers 70%+ coverage; expanding to regional cities, limited rural

Airport Connectivity
7.2/10

6 international airports (Baku, Ganja, Nakhchivan, Lankaran, Gabala, Zagatala) plus 41 total provide good regional coverage. Heydar Aliyev (Baku) key hub with cargo expansions; Silk Way serves 40+ destinations. New Alat cargo airport by 2027.

Hubs: Heydar Aliyev (GYD), Ganja (GBB), Nakhchivan (NAJ)

Transportation Costs

Metro Pass
N/A (no metro)
Bus Trip
0.20-0.30 AZN per ride
Taxi
1 AZN start + 0.50 AZN/km
High-speed Train
10-50 AZN Baku-Ganja

Mobile Network

5G Coverage: Major cities (Baku, Ganja) fully covered; nationwide expansion 2025-2026 by Azercell, Bakcell
4G Coverage: 95%+ nationwide, strong rural penetration

Reliable networks from 3 major operators with high urban speeds (100+ Mbps 4G/5G). Good coverage supports transport apps; minor rural gaps being addressed.

Driving License

IDP requiredConversion needed

Foreign licenses valid 90 days with IDP; EU licenses require IDP. Long-term residents (over 90 days) must convert to Azerbaijani license via exam/equivalency. Drives on right side.

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