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Heydar Aliyev International Airport is an important transport hub providing high-level service and comfort. Baku International Airport, one of the eight international airports of Azerbaijan, was renamed on March 10, 2004 in honor of the national leader of our people, Heydar Aliyev.
Today, Heydar Aliyev International Airport continues to develop and improve its capabilities to remain one of the leading airports in the region and the world.
Heydar Aliyev International Airport has joined the ranks of Airports Council International (ACI Europe), which is the only global organization of airport operators.
Heydar Aliyev International Airport has once again won the prestigious Skytrax World Airport Awards 2024 in the categories “Best Airport in Central Asia/CIS” and “Best Airport Staff in Central Asia/CIS”.
Heydar Aliyev International Airport became the first airport in the world to completely switch to cloud technologies.
Baku Airport was recognized as the “Best Regional Airport in Central Asia and the CIS” according to the World Airport Awards 2023. Also, for the second time in a row, he became the winner in the category “Best Airport Staff in Central Asia and the CIS”.
For the fifth time in a row, Heydar Aliyev International Airport topped the ranking of the best airports in Central Asia and the CIS according to the prestigious agency Skytrax World Airport Awards 2022. It also won for the first time in another important category - “Best Airport Staff in Central Asia and the CIS.”
Heydar Aliyev International Airport received the highest rating for safety measures against COVID-19.
Heydar Aliyev International Airport confirmed the status of “The Best Airport among Airports in Russia and the CIS Countries”, assigned by Skytrax.
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is awarded as a 5-star Regional Airport, by international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax
Heydar Aliyev International Airport named Best Airport in Russia and CIS for second time at Skytrax World Airport Awards - 2018
Heydar Aliyev International Airport recognized as best airport in CIS countries
The official opening ceremony of the Azerbaijan Efficiency, Strategy and Development Center (ASEC) took place at Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
Heydar Aliyev International Airport received SKYTRAX “4 STAR” rank again.
All International flights began to arrive and depart from Terminal 1.
Heydar Aliyev International Airport received SKYTRAX “4 STAR” rank.
“Azerbaijan Airlines” CJSC carried out the first passenger flight on route Baku-New York-Baku.
First flight was handled from Terminal 1 on the route Baku – Istanbul (Sabiha) – Baku
The opening of Terminal 1 of the Heydar Aliyev International Airport was held. The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and members of his family attended this ceremony.
The opening of a new building of the main air traffic control center of the “AZANS” Air Traffic Department under the “Azerbaijan Airlines” Closed Joint-Stock Company was held. The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended this ceremony.
New hangar complex of “Silk Way Technics” and International Logistics Center were opened at Heydar Aliyev International Airport. The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended this ceremony and reviewed two new Airbus A340-500 passenger liners.
The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the opening of new runway at Heydar Aliyev International Airport, get acquainted with the reconstruction and construction works at existing air terminal complex.
The President of Republic of Azerbaijan İham Aliyev reviewed progress of construction of a new air terminal at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
The President of Republic of Azerbaijan İham Aliyev participated at the groundbreaking ceremony of a new terminal building at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Baku Cargo Terminal (BCT) was opened. The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended this ceremony.
Passenger terminal for domestic flights at Heydar Aliyev International Airport was put into operation.
By the decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Baku Airport was named Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
The Security Electron Fence was put into operation in Baku Airport
New Aviation Petrol Complex (TC1) was put into operation at Baku Airport
New Air Traffic Control Center of Baku Airport was put into operation
New Passenger Terminal complex (International Terminal) was put into operation at Baku Airport. The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev and the President of Turkey Suleyman Demirel attended this ceremony.
New runway of Baku airport was opened.
The presentation of New Passengers Terminal (сurrently Terminal 2) of Baku Airport was held. The ceremony was attended by The President of Republic of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev
Baku airport was built and put into operation.
Baku Airport was given an international status.
New Passenger Terminal complex was put into operation at Baku Airport.
First flight of aircraft type IL-18 on route Moscow- Baku was carried out for the first time.
Runway 1
No. 16/34 class «B»Runway dimensions
Dimensions 4 000 x 60ICAO
IIIPCN
150/F/B/W/TLanding magnetic direction
161/341Runway surface
Asphalt-ConcreteRunway 2
No. 17/35 class «B»Runway dimensions
3 200 x 45ICAO
IIIPCN
150/F/B/W/TLanding magnetic direction
173/353Runway surface
Asphalt-ConcreteLanding category by ICAO
3Local time
UTC +4Operating hours
24/7Taxiway
A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, L, M, N, P, R, S, TReference point
40°28′3″N, 50°2′48″EHeydar Aliyev International Airport can accept and handle all aircraft and helicopter types.
There are 2 Terminals at Heydar Aliyev International Airport, which provide a full range of necessary services for international and domestic passengers.
Terminal 1
65 000 m2Terminal 2
60 000 m2Terminal 1
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4Azerbaijan’s air transport system encompasses 9 international airports. 8 of them are located in the regions and play a crucial role in the development of the country’s tourism, business, logistics, and international connectivity.
Serving Azerbaijan’s second largest city, this airport is the main air gateway of the western region. It obtained international status in 1996 and has significantly contributed to the economic, tourism, and cultural development of the region.
The air gateway of the ancient land to the world. It first began operations in the 1970s and, with the commissioning of a modern terminal complex in 2004, gained international status. Today, it is one of the key transport hubs of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
Serving the southern region of Azerbaijan, this airport was officially inaugurated on October 8, 2008. It plays an important role in strengthening the region’s agricultural, tourism, and transport potential.
Located in one of the country’s major tourism centers, Qəbələ International Airport was opened on November 17, 2011. Thanks to its favorable geographical location and the development of mountain tourism, the airport has made the region more accessible to foreign visitors.
Covering the north-western region of Azerbaijan, the airport was put into operation in 2008 and fully reconstructed in 2018. The Zaqatala region holds strategic importance due to its location in a border area.
Füzuli International Airport holds special significance as the first newly constructed airport in the Karabakh region, completed in a record time. It was inaugurated on October 26, 2021, and became one of the symbolic projects of the reconstruction of the liberated territories.
Located in the East Zangazur economic region, this airport was commissioned on October 20, 2022. It expands the region’s logistics capabilities and supports the realization of new economic potential.
The highest-altitude international airport in Azerbaijan. It was inaugurated on May 28, 2025 – and has begun to play an important role in the international transport connections of Karabakh and East Zangazur.
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Airport |
Codes (IATA / ICAO) |
Location |
Contact |
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Heydar Aliyev International Airport (BAKU) |
GYD / UBBB |
Heydar Aliyev Avenue, Bina settlement, Khazar district, Baku, AZ1044, Azerbaijan |
+994 12 497 27 27 |
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Naxçıvan International Airport |
NAJ / UBBN |
21 Heydar Aliyev Avenue, Nakhchivan city, Azerbaijan |
+994 36 544-47-12 |
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Gəncə International Airport |
GNJ/ UBBG |
1 Shamkir Highway, Ganja city, AZ2000, Azerbaijan |
+994 22 256 99 63 |
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Qəbələ International Airport |
GBB / UBBQ |
226 Heydar Aliyev Avenue, Gabala city, AZ3600, Azerbaijan |
+994 24 204 01 02 |
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Lənkəran International Airport |
LLK / UBBL |
Kargalan Road, Kargalan village, Lankaran district, AZ4200, Azerbaijan |
+994 25 255 32 36 |
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Zaqatala International Airport |
ZTU / UBBY |
Yevlakh–Zaqatala–Georgia Road, near Mukhakh village, Zaqatala, AZ6200, Azerbaijan |
+994 12 598 52 37 |
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Füzuli International Airport |
FZL / UBBF |
Fuzuli district, Karabakh region, Azerbaijan |
+994 12 497 27 27 |
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Zəngilan International Airport |
ZZE / UBBZ |
Zangilan district, East Zangazur region, Azerbaijan |
+994 12 497 27 27 |
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Laçın International Airport |
LHL / UBBF |
Near Gorchu village, Lachin district, Azerbaijan |
+994 12 497 27 27 |