Maiden Tower
A medieval stone tower in the Old City, a symbol of Baku and part of its World Heritage Site.
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About the airport
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is about 20 km north-east of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, and is linked to the city by the airport highway. It is the busiest airport in Azerbaijan and the South Caucasus and the hub of Azerbaijan Airlines, with flights to Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Terminals
It has two passenger terminals. Terminal 1, opened in 2014, handles most international flights; Terminal 2, older and about 200 m away, handles domestic flights and some international low-cost flights.
Services
Terminal 1 has shops, duty free, cafés, restaurants, lounges and car rental desks. Aeroexpress buses and official taxis make it easy to get to central Baku.
Getting to the city
Aeroexpress / BakuBus H1
Aeroexpress buses link both terminals with the 28 May metro station in about 30 min. BakuBus line H1 also runs to the city centre, 24 hours a day.
Baku Taxi
Official Baku Taxi cabs, painted red, wait at the stands outside Terminal 1. The ride to the city centre takes about 20 min.
Airport map
Terminal 1
The newer terminal, opened in 2014. It handles most international flights and the bulk of the airport's traffic.
Terminal 2
The older building, about 200 m from Terminal 1. It handles domestic flights and some international low-cost flights.
Baku
Things to do in Baku
Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan, on the shore of the Caspian Sea. It combines a walled Old City, a World Heritage Site, with modern skyscrapers and a long, lively seafront promenade.
Flame Towers
Three flame-shaped skyscrapers that light up at night and can be seen from most of the city.
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Heydar Aliyev Center
A cultural centre of flowing white curves designed by Zaha Hadid and opened in 2012, with exhibitions and concerts.
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Palace of the Shirvanshahs
A 15th-century palace complex of the Shirvanshah dynasty, on a rise in the Old City.
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How far is the airport from central Baku?
Baku Heydar Aliyev airport is about 17 km from central Baku.
How do I get from the airport to central Baku?
From Baku Heydar Aliyev airport you can take Aeroexpress / BakuBus H1 (bus) and Baku Taxi (taxi). Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Baku Heydar Aliyev airport have?
Baku Heydar Aliyev has 2 terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
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Photo credits
- Terminal 1, with its curved glass façade: Xoqoni Said, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Terminal 2, seen from the pick-up lane: Xoqoni Said, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal hall, full of travellers: Asif Masimov, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Maiden Tower: AlixSaz, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Flame Towers: Xoncha, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Heydar Aliyev Center: Emin Allahverdi, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Palace of the Shirvanshahs: Urek Meniashvili, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons