Baku is known to be the capital city of Azerbaijan. This city is also known for its largest port and located on the southern shore of Absheron Peninsula. The urban population of the city is more than 2 million as per 2009 estimate. It is the ancient city in Azerbaijan with sound historic background. It is one of the major tourist destinations in the world as people visit this city during vacation time and enjoy with their family members. Various airlines operate low cost cheap flights to Baku and offer best airfare deals during vacation time as well.
Baku is served with an international airport named as Heyder Aliyev international airport. The airport is located 20 kms northeast of capital city Baku and known to be the busiest airport in Caucasus. The airport is the main base for national carrier, Azerbaijan Airlines which operate domestic flights and connects Azerbaijan airport at regular intervals. The airport has two terminals for passengers and one terminal for cargo. Heyder Aliyev Airport handles various flights and serves more than 500,000 passengers every year.
Here are some international as well as domestic airlines operating cheap direct flights to Baku:
Baku is served with an international airport named as Heyder Aliyev international airport. The airport is located 20 kms northeast of capital city Baku and known to be the busiest airport in Caucasus. The airport is the main base for national carrier, Azerbaijan Airlines which operate domestic flights and connects Azerbaijan airport at regular intervals. The airport has two terminals for passengers and one terminal for cargo. Heyder Aliyev Airport handles various flights and serves more than 500,000 passengers every year.
Here are some international as well as domestic airlines operating cheap direct flights to Baku:
| Aeroflot | Belavia | Kogalymavia | SW Business Aviation |
| Aerosvit Airlines | BMI | Lufthansa | Tatarstan Airlines |
| Air Baltic | China Southern Airlines | Mega Air | Turan Air |
| Air Astana | Donbassaero | Rossiya | Turkish Airlines |
| Ariana Afghan Airlines | Flydubai | Royal Falcon | Ural Airlines |
| Austrian Airlines | Imair Airlines | S7 Airlines | UTair |
| Azerbaijan Airlines | Iran Air | SCAT | Uzbekistan Airways |
Facilities at Heyder Aliyev International Airport, Baku:
- Waiting Lounge
- Shower facility
- Washrooms
- Business Conference Hall
- 24 hrs Medical Facility
- Helpdesk
- Rest Room
- ATM facility
- Internet cafe
- Restaurants and Bars
- Wheelchair for disabled passengers
- Prepaid Taxi Counter
- Car Rental facility
- Shopping Arcade
- Library and Museums
- Telephone Facility
Major Tourist Attractions in Baku:
- Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences
- Musa Nagiyev's chateau
- The municipality of Baku
- Hamams
- Bibi Heybat mosque
- Taza Pir mosque
- Juma mosque
- Nizami Museum of Azerbaijan Literature
- Shirvanshah Palace
