Baku, September 17, 2025
A new fixed-fare taxi terminal has opened at Heydar Aliyev International Airport, ending ad-hoc pricing and haggling at arrivals.
According to Baku.ws, the system posts transparent, standardized tariffs for routes to downtown and major hotels, with prices shown in manats and U.S. dollars. Queues have shortened, dispatching is more orderly, and electronic payment is now available.
Sample fixed fares (one-way)
Hilton Baku / JW Marriott Absheron — 26 AZN / $15
Four Seasons Baku / Sheraton Baku Intourist / InterContinental – 28 AZN / $16
Fairmont Baku (Flame Towers) / “20 Yanvar” metro / Melissa Park – 29 AZN / $17
Sea Breeze Resort / Stonepay Royal Park – 30 AZN / $18
Holiday Inn / Ibis Baku City / Excelsior / Altus – 24–25 AZN / $14–15
Ahmedli metro – 25 AZN / $14
A full tariff board is displayed at the terminal.
How the pricing works
0–3 km: flat 6 AZN
3–25 km: 0.95 AZN/km
26+ km: 0.70 AZN/km
Airport officials say the fixed-fare system is designed to make rides predictable and tourist-friendly, while aligning prices across operators.
