Getting around Baku

Updated October 2026Sources

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How to get around Baku

The Old City and center are walkable; the metro, buses and Bolt cover the rest cheaply. BakuKart is needed for the metro and buses.

Ways to get around Baku

Walkable center

Option	Fare	Good to know
Baku Metro	0.60 AZN with BakuKart	Three lines; buy a card at stations, contactless bank cards not accepted
City buses	0.60 AZN with BakuKart	Same card; Google Maps shows routes
Bolt or Uber	About 4–9 AZN for 5 km	Cheap and widely used
Taxis	Metered, varies	London-style black cabs; agree fare for unlicensed cars

Ride-hailing apps in Baku

A 5 km ride costs about ₼4–9 ($2.4–5.3).

App	Notes
Bolt	Main app; cheap, clear fares
Uber	Works well in Baku and at the airport

Use an app; street taxis often quote high flat fares to foreigners. Cash is widely accepted in Bolt.

Arriving in Baku

Heydar Aliyev International (GYD)

Express bus H1 to the 28 May metro station about 1.30 AZN, 35–45 min; Bolt or taxi about 20–35 AZN, 25–35 min.

Driving and onward travel

Driving: on the right. Carry a 1968 IDP with your licence; after a month you need an Azerbaijani licence. Zero alcohol tolerance.
Onward travel in Azerbaijan: ADY trains run from Baku to Ganja, Gabala and other western towns; buses and shared taxis cover the rest. Flights link Baku with the Nakhchivan exclave.

Quick answers

Is there Uber in Baku?

Yes. Apps that work here: Bolt, Uber.

What's the best way to get around Baku?

The Old City and center are walkable; the metro, buses and Bolt cover the rest cheaply. BakuKart is needed for the metro and buses.

How do I get from the airport to Baku?

Express bus H1 to the 28 May metro station about 1.30 AZN, 35–45 min; Bolt or taxi about 20–35 AZN, 25–35 min.

Is Baku walkable?

Walkable center.

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Sources

Fares are typical 2026 prices; check the operator for today's fares. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.