Azerbaijan Holidays

Azerbaijan is a safe destination with low levels of crime, although the risks are slightly greater in Baku. In the city, we recommend leaving valuables behind and not walking alone at night.

There are certain areas of Azerbaijan, including the Armenian enclave of Nagorno, Karabakh and regions close to the border with Armenia, that are not safe for tourists. This is due to ongoing tensions between the two countries, following a six year-long war that ended with a ceasefire in 1994. However, away from this these areas, the dangers are non-existent.

Azerbaijan is four hours ahead of GMT. It observes daylight saving time.

From London to Baku, direct flights take approximately five and a half hours.

Internet access is relatively widespread in Azerbaijan, with Baku particularly well connected. Furthermore, government censorship is fairly limited, so most sites can be visited without restrictions. However, access in smaller towns and villages can still be difficult to obtain, with speeds remaining slow.