Search Flights from Bakü to Karshi

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.

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.

Metro

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.   

Personal Car

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.

Airport Information

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. 

Once you arrive at Qarshi Airport, which is 15 km southwest of Qarshi city center, you can take a taxi to get to Qarshi or rent a car from the airport terminal. You can also call your hotel beforehand to find out if they have any airport transfer service options. It takes 15 to 25 minutes to reach the center of Qarshi from Qarshi Airport by car.

Taxi

Taking a taxi is, without a doubt, the easiest and most hassle free way of reaching the city center from Qarshi Airport. It should take 15-20 minutes and cost 280-340 Russian rubles. The taxis you find at the airport should provide a fast, practical, as well as comfortable service.

Car Rental

There aren’t too many car rental agencies in Qarshi Airport, but some international and local options nonetheless. You can research these companies before your flight, and even make an online reservation before hand. If you reserve your car before your arrival then you won’t lose any time with the paperwork at the airport and can be on your way as quıckly as possible. Qarshi city center via Komilon ko'chasi road should take around 15 minutes.