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Airport to Baku City Center Transport

Travelers can get from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Baku city center by public bus, airport shuttle, taxi, rental car, or pre-booked private transfer. The airport is about 20 km from central Baku, and road journeys usually take around 30-40 minutes depending on traffic.

Bus

Public transport from Baku Airport is mainly served by the H1 Airport Express bus, operated as part of the city transport system. It connects Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 with key interchange points in Baku, with an average journey time of about 30 minutes to 28 May Metro Station and Baku Railway Station.

• H1 Airport Express: Terminal 1 to 28 May Metro Station / Central Railway Station
• Intermediate stop: Koroğlu Metro Station, useful for metro and city bus connections
• Intermediate stop: Surakhani Bridge

Airport Shuttle

The main airport shuttle service is AeroExpress, also known as the H1 Airport Express route. It runs regularly between Heydar Aliyev International Airport and central Baku, with daytime departures about every 20 minutes and night departures about every 45 minutes. The average travel time is around 30 minutes.

• Terminal 1
• Terminal 2
• Koroğlu Metro Station
• 28 May Metro Station / Baku Central Railway Station

Taxi

Taxis are available 24/7 outside the airport terminals, including official airport taxi services and app-based rides such as Bolt, Uber, and Yango. A taxi from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Baku city center usually takes about 25-40 minutes, depending on traffic and the exact hotel or destination.

• Official airport taxi pick-up area outside the terminal
• Ride-hailing pick-up points near the terminal exits
• Direct service to the Old City, Nizami Street, 28 May, and the Boulevard area

Car Rental

Car rental is available at Heydar Aliyev International Airport for travelers who want flexibility in Baku or plan to continue around Azerbaijan. Rental offices and designated rental-car parking areas are located at the airport, with vehicle pick-up available after leaving the terminal and following the airport signs.

• Airport rental desks and partner offices
• Terminal-exit pick-up from designated rental-car parking areas
• Convenient for trips to Absheron, Gobustan, or other regions of Azerbaijan

Transfer

A private airport transfer is the most convenient option for first-time visitors, families, groups, or late-night arrivals. Booking in advance is recommended so the driver can meet you at arrivals, help with luggage, and take you directly to your hotel in Baku city center. Average travel time is usually 30-40 minutes.

• Meet-and-greet service in the arrivals hall
• Fixed-price transfer booked before arrival
• Direct drop-off at hotels, apartments, or business addresses in central Baku