Nizami Ganjavi Mausoleum
The mausoleum of the 12th-century poet Nizami Ganjavi, with a tall monument in a park.
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- to the centre
- 7 km
- terminals
- 1
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- IATA · ICAO
- GNJ · UBBG
About the airport
Ganja International Airport serves Ganja, Azerbaijan’s second city, in the west of the country, a few kilometres north-west of the centre. It is a small airport, with domestic flights and some international routes.
Terminals
It has a single small terminal. Services are limited and routes change with the season, so check your flight before you travel.
Services
Facilities are basic, so it is worth arriving prepared; hotels, restaurants and shops are in the city. A taxi is the usual way to get to and from the airport.
Getting to the city
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal, or can be booked in advance. Agree the fare before getting in. It is the most practical way to reach the city centre.
Airport map
Terminal
A small terminal with few routes: domestic flights with Azerbaijan Airlines and some international routes, such as Istanbul and Russia.
Ganja
Things to do in Ganja
Ganja is Azerbaijan's second city, in the west of the country, at the foot of the Lesser Caucasus. It is an old city, linked to the poet Nizami, with parks, pedestrian streets and historic buildings.
Javad Khan Mausoleum
The mausoleum of Javad Khan, the last khan of Ganja, who died defending the city against the Russian siege of 1804.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Ganja?
Ganja International airport is about 7 km from central Ganja.
How do I get from the airport to central Ganja?
From Ganja International airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Ganja International airport have?
Ganja International has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Ganja?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- An Azerbaijan Airlines Airbus A319 at the airport: UzeyirMikayil, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Nizami Ganjavi Mausoleum: Wertuose, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Bottle House: Самый древний, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Javad Khan Mausoleum: Самый древний, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Khan's Garden: Самый древний, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons