Car Hire Baku Airport

Baku Airport Mini Guide

Baku Airport or Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport by its full name, is located just 25 kilometres outside of the city of Baku. The airport is easily accessible with the city connected to the airport by a modern highway. This makes it the ideal place to hire a car from, allowing you easy access to the beautiful city of Baku. It is possible to fly to Baku direct from Heathrow Airport, London on AZAL Jet or with a connecting flight through Qatar or Turkish Airways. Azerbaijan Airlines is also based at the airport.

Why choose Baku Airport?

Baku airport is fantastically placed for easy access into the city of Baku itself. Baku offers visitors an unusual yet wonderful city break. The city holds examples of decadent architecture, thanks to the oil profits the city has received and is also home to an array of fantastic hotels and restaurants. Hiring a car direct from Baku Airport is a convenient and affordable option, allowing you the freedom to explore this intriguing city at a pace that suits you.

With daily flights offered from Heathrow Airport, Baku Airport really is easy to get to and with the city only approximately 30 minutes drive in your rental car it makes for the perfect city break.

What should be on my Must See List?

• The Maiden Tower is located in the Old City of Baku and dates back to the 12th Century. It is a stunning example of a historic monument, which once formed part of the walled city.
• The Palace of Shirvanshahs is a palace of splendour and beauty, built in the 15th Century and described by UNESCO as ‘one of the pearls of Azerbaijan’s architecture’.
• If you are interested in distinctive architecture then the Heydar Aliyev Center is surely worth a visit. It was designed by an Iraqi-British architect and is noted for its curved and flowing style.