Popular Airport | Zaporizhzhia Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 40 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 1434 Km |
Located along the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan’s capital Baku is a rising star in the East gaining notoriety for its oil, gas, and caviar. Baku is a city that attracts the attention people migrating from Asia and other countries in the region, and businessmen from all around the world. The city’s only airport is the Heydar Aliyev International Airport, named after the National Leader and third President of Azerbaijan. The airport serves 5 million passengers annually.
You can get to the airport, which is located 25 km away, from the city center by car or a combination of the metro and airport buses.
The easiest and cheapest way to get to the airport from the city center is by airport bus. Bus line 116 departs from Vurgun Park, located in central Baku, and takes about 50 minutes to get to the airport.
The metro system in Baku provides transportation to many central locations in the city like the Old City, 28 May Street, and the Caspian Sea. However, to get to the airport from the city center you have to first take the metro and then get on a bus. From central locations in the city like the Old City, Cafer Cabbari, and Khatai you can take the metro to the 28 May and Koroglu stations. From here you can get on bus line 116, which runs to the airport or take a taxi to the airport.
Since the city is rich in oil, fuel is cheap, making traveling by car a very attractive option. Getting to the city center from the airport is very easy. One of the city’s most important avenues, Heydar Aliyev Avenue will connect you to the Boyuk Shor Highway, which goes to the airport. From the highway take the Airport exit. The airport contains indoor and outdoor parking lots where you can park your personal car for a certain fee.
Although it is not very large Heydar Aliyev International Airport is an important junction, especially for passengers traveling between Europe and Asia. The airport offers passengers a variety of eating, drinking, and shopping venues.
The airport has 2 terminals, Terminal 1, which was completely renovated, and Terminal 2, which serves domestic flights. The airport contains world famous fast food chains like Burger King, McDonald’s, and KFC, as well as restaurants that offer delicious flavors unique to Azerbaijani cuisine.
The international terminal has a large Duty Free shop as well as souvenir shops where you can buy items unique to Russian and Azeri culture. The airport features free wireless internet connection.
You can easily reach the city center from Zaporizhia International Airport by taking a taxi. If you prefer public transportation, you can also take a bus. There are also the offices of some car rental companies at the airport. Some hotels in Zaporizhia also offer shuttle services special to their guests.
You can see the taxis waiting for passengers right in front of the arrival terminal of the airport. Taximeters are not available in many taxis or they are not used. You should definitely talk with the driver about the taxi fare and destination. You shouldn't hesitate to bargain with the driver because the taxi service is offered to the tourists at higher prices. You can reach the city center in less than half an hour from the airport under normal traffic conditions.
It is possible to get to the city center by taking the bus number 3 from the bus stops at the airport. One-way ticket price is 3.5 Hryvnia. The buses depart every 13 minutes and the bus ride takes about one hour.
Many hotels in Zaporizhia offer airport shuttle service to their guests. If you want to take the advantage of this service, you need to make a reservation in advance and you should inform your hotel about your arrival time and the number of passengers and luggage. Please keep in mind that the hotel shuttle service may be a bit more expensive compared to taking a taxi.
Zaporizhia International Airport has the offices of some rental car companies. By renting a car, you can enjoy the comfort during your journey, but please keep in mind that you need to have an international driver's license. If you prefer, you can also rent a car with a driver by paying a bit more for this service.