About Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, sets its walled historic Old City (İçərişəhər) beside a modern skyline lit up by the Flame Towers. The seafront boulevard on the Caspian, the rock carvings of Gobustan and the caravanserais and palaces of Sheki are the country's highlights.
Things to see
- Old City (İçərişəhər) and Maiden Tower
- Flame Towers
- Gobustan rock carvings
- Palace of the Shaki Khans
How to get to Azerbaijan from Ankara
- Plan your flight. Flights to Azerbaijan from Esenboğa Airport may be direct or with a connection; check the airlines for current schedules and fares.
- Get to Esenboğa with Ankara Air. Scheduled buses run from the city to the airport; the journey takes 60 min on average and costs 250,00 ₺ one way.
- Leave early. For international flights it is recommended to be at the airport at least 2 hours before departure; add the Ankara Air journey to that.
- On your return, Ankara Air runs from Esenboğa to the city non-stop, 24/7; board at the arrivals-level bays without waiting for a set time.
Ankara Air · first and last departure from the city to Esenboğa
- AŞTİ05:00 – 22:0045 departures
- Kızılay01:00 – 22:1048 departures
- Gar01:05 – 22:1548 departures
- AKM01:05 – 22:1548 departures
General information as of 29 October 2026 for tourist travel by Turkish citizens holding an ordinary (burgundy) passport. Visa and entry requirements, permitted length of stay and passport validity rules can change; before you travel, check the country page of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and your airline.