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Voykit pocket guide · Azerbaijan

Qobustan

Spend a half‑day at Qobustan National Park as a day‑trip from Baku; 4–5 h including travel, entry and a short hike.

Qobustan is a small town west of Baku famous for its UNESCO‑listed rock petroglyphs and mud‑volcanoes. It is reachable by bus or taxi in about 45 min, and the park can be explored in 2–3 h, making a half‑day visit sufficient.

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Sketch, not to navigate by: shapes follow this guide’s areas and places, not official boundaries. North is up.
Country
Azerbaijan
Best months
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Avoid
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Stay
0 nights

Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.

Essentials

Currency
AZN
Money
Azerbaijani manat (AZN, ₼): cards work in Baku shops, hotels and restaurants; carry manat for markets, taxis and small cafés.
Daily spend
Budget AZN 15–25 excl. bed · Mid AZN 25–45 excl. bed · High AZN 45+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
SIM and data
Azercell, Bakcell and Nar sell SIMs with a passport; phones used over a set period may need IMEI registration (check).
Emergency
Police 102 · Fire and ambulance 101
Plugs
Types C, F · 220 V · 50 Hz · European plugs fit.
Tipping
Restaurants: 10% if not included.; Drivers and guides: AZN 10–20 a day.
Water
Bottled or filtered only.
Toilets
Malls, cafés; basic in regions.

What things cost

ItemPrice
Park entry (adult)2 AZN
Park entry (child)0.20 AZN
Parking fee1 AZN
English guide (optional)6 AZN
Bus 120/88 (Baku‑Qobustan)0.20 AZN
Bus 195 (Qobustan stop)0.80 AZN
Taxi from Baku (≈45 min)≈45 AZN

Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.

Get in

By air

GYD · Heydar Aliyev (Baku)
About 20 km (12 mi); 30–60 min by car to the centre

Typical fares

Bus 120/88 (Baku‑Qobustan)
0.20 AZN per ride
Bus 195 (Qobustan stop)
0.80 AZN per ride
Taxi Baku‑Qobustan (≈45 min)
≈45 AZN, agree price
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card

Get around

Take bus 120 or 88 from Baku Old Town to 20‑Ci saha (0.20 AZN), then bus 195 to Qobustan (0.80 AZN). Taxi from Baku costs ~45 AZN; haggle fare. Walk 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from the stop to the park entrance.

See and do

Known for

  • Rock petroglyphs (UNESCO World Heritage)
  • Mud volcanoes
  • Ancient archaeological sites

Day trips

WhereHowTime
Qobustan National ParkBus 120/88 to 20‑Ci saha (0.20 AZN), then bus 195 to Qobustan (0.80 AZN); or taxi from Baku (≈45 AZN).≈1 h total travel each way

Sleep

Day‑trip only
No hotels in Qobustan; stay in Baku and visit as a day trip.

Phrase card

EnglishSay or show
How much does it cost?Bu nə qədərdir?bu ne kederdir
I would like a guide, pleaseBələdçi istəyirəmbeledchi isteyirem
Where is the entrance?Giriş haradadır?giris haradadir

Etiquette, safety and scams

Etiquette

  • Greeting: Handshake among men; hand on heart; avoid: Assuming women will shake hands
  • Hospitality: Accept tea; avoid: Refusing outright
  • Politics: Listen; avoid: Raising Armenia or Karabakh casually

Scams and watch-outs

  • Buses run infrequently; allow extra time.
  • Taxi drivers may overcharge; agree price before boarding.
  • The park walk is exposed with no shade; bring water and sun protection.

Qobustan is generally safe; watch for sun exposure, keep valuables secure, and use official taxis.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Qobustan yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Rock petroglyphs (UNESCO World Heritage)
  • Mud volcanoes
  • Ancient archaeological sites

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.

Qobustan

Bu ünvana aparın, zəhmət olmasa

To this address, please

My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)

  • Police102
  • Fire and ambulance101

US consulate in Baku; other embassies in Baku.

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/qobustan). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.