Azerbaijan Traveler Essentials
- Capital
- Baku
- Currency
- Azerbaijani Manat (AZN ₼)
- Best time to visit
- April–June and September–October bring comfortable weather for both the coast and the mountains.
Visa requirements
Most visitors need a visa, easily obtained through the ASAN e-visa system before travel; some nationalities are visa-exempt.
Getting around
Intercity buses and trains link major towns, while Baku offers a clean metro, buses, and inexpensive ride-hailing apps like Bolt.
Safety
Azerbaijan is largely safe with low street crime, but avoid the closed Nagorno-Karabakh region and the militarized Armenian border. Police presence is heavy and generally non-threatening to tourists.
Tipping customs
A 10% tip is customary in restaurants, sometimes added as a service charge on the bill.
Travel tips
Cards are widely accepted in Baku but carry manat in the regions. Buy a local SIM at the airport for cheap data. Dress is relaxed in Baku but modest in rural and religious sites.