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Azerbaijan has 38 airports and airfields, including 3 large and 11 medium-sized airports; 6 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Baku, is served by Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) and Baku Kala Air Base.

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List of airports in Azerbaijan

AirportCityIATAICAOTypeElevation
Ganja International Airport Ganja GNJ UBBG Large airport 1,083 ft
Heydar Aliyev International Airport Meet & Greet → Baku GYD UBBB Large airport 10 ft
Nakhchivan International Airport Nakhchivan NAJ UBBN Large airport 2,863 ft
Gabala International Airport Gabala GBB UBBQ Medium airport 935 ft
Lachin International Airport Lachin LHL UBLC Medium airport 5,577 ft
Baku Kala Air Base (no scheduled flights) Baku — UB18 Medium airport 40 ft
Dollyar Air Base (no scheduled flights) Dollyar — UG11 Medium airport 1,099 ft
Khojaly Airport (no scheduled flights) Khojaly — UBBS Medium airport 2,001 ft
Kyurdamir Air Base (no scheduled flights) Kyurdamir — UB14 Medium airport -35 ft
Nasosnaya Air Base (no scheduled flights) Sumqayit — UBBI Medium airport -13 ft
Qizilagach Air Base (no scheduled flights) Qizilagach — AZ-0021 Medium airport -92 ft
Sitalchay Airbase (no scheduled flights) Sitalchay — AZ-0013 Medium airport -46 ft
Zabrat Airport (no scheduled flights) Zabrat ZXT UBTT Medium airport 36 ft
Zaqatala International Airport (no scheduled flights) Zaqatala ZTU UBBY Medium airport 1,279 ft
Lankaran International Airport Lankaran LLK UBBL Small airport 30 ft
Fuzuli International Airport (no scheduled flights) Fuzuli FZL UBBF Small airport 1,247 ft
Yevlakh Airport (no scheduled flights) Yevlakh YLV UBEE Small airport 49 ft
Zangilan International Airport (no scheduled flights) Zangilan ZZE UBBZ Small airport 1,320 ft

Airports with scheduled service, an IATA code or of medium/large size. Data: OurAirports (public domain).

Azerbaijan has 38 airports and airfields in the OurAirports database — #120 of 247 countries and territories by total number. Only a small part of them serve airline passengers: 3 large airports, 11 medium-sized airports and 6 airports with scheduled flights; the remaining 24 are small airstrips, heliports (5) and seaplane bases used for private and general aviation.

Main international airports in Azerbaijan

The main international gateways are Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Baku, Ganja International Airport (GNJ) in Ganja and Nakhchivan International Airport (NAJ) in Nakhchivan. The capital, Baku, is served by Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) and Baku Kala Air Base.

Domestic flights and regional airports

Scheduled flights reach 6 cities across Azerbaijan, with 11 regional airports linking smaller towns to the main hubs. The northernmost airport with airline service is Gabala International Airport (GBB) in Gabala, the southernmost Lankaran International Airport (LLK) in Lankaran. The highest airport is Lachin International Airport (LHL) at 5,577 ft (1,700 m) above sea level.

Airport services and alternatives

At 1 airport in Azerbaijan — GYD — you can book Meet & Greet, lounge access or private transfers online. Among its neighbours, Russia (255 large/medium airports), Türkiye (68 large/medium airports), Iran (64 large/medium airports) and Georgia (12 large/medium airports) — useful if a cross-border airport is closer or cheaper. To find the closest airport to a specific town, use the nearest airport finder for Azerbaijan.

Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan has 38 airports and airfields, including 3 large and 11 medium-sized airports; 6 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Baku, is served by Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) and Baku Kala Air Base.

What are the main international airports in Azerbaijan?

Ganja International Airport (GNJ), Ganja, Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), Baku and Nakhchivan International Airport (NAJ), Nakhchivan.

Which airport serves Baku?

Heydar Aliyev International Airport — IATA code GYD and Baku Kala Air Base.

What is the highest airport in Azerbaijan?

Lachin International Airport at 5,577 ft (1,700 m) above sea level.