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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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- Caucasus ↗The Armenia–Azerbaijan and Armenia–Türkiye land borders are closed; any route that crosses them is not a route, however short it looks.
- Caucasus ↗Georgia treats entry to Abkhazia or South Ossetia from Russia as illegal; entering that way can mean arrest or a ban when you next reach Georgia proper.
- Azerbaijan ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official portal (ASAN Visa); lookalike sites charge extra.
- Azerbaijan ↗Azerbaijan's land border with Armenia is closed to ordinary travellers, and several governments advise against travel near it and in the former conflict areas because of mines and military zones. Read your own government's current advice before you book anything outside Baku and Absheron.
- Azerbaijan ↗Do not photograph military sites, government buildings or oil and gas installations; drones need a permit.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Qobustan102 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Qobustan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Azerbaijani manat (AZN, ₼): cards work in Baku shops, hotels and restaurants; carry manat for markets, taxis and small cafés.Azerbaijan-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckAzercell, Bakcell and Nar sell SIMs with a passport; phones used over a set period may need IMEI registration (check).Azerbaijan-wide
- Tap waterBottled or filtered only.Azerbaijan-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% if not included.Azerbaijan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Azerbaijan-wide
- SafetyQobustan is generally safe; watch for sun exposure, keep valuables secure, and use official taxis.
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- RestroomsMalls, cafés; basic in regions.Azerbaijan-wide
- Emergency numbers102 police · 101 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close one weekday (often Monday); national holidays close offices.Azerbaijan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportGYD Heydar Aliyev (Baku) (About 20 km (12 mi); 30–60 min by car to the centre).GYD Heydar Aliyev (Baku) (About 12 mi (20 km); 30–60 min by car to the centre).
- Getting aroundTake bus 120 or 88 from Baku Old Town to 20‑Ci saha (0.20 AZN), then bus 195 to Qobustan (0.80 AZN).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Baku (≈45 min)≈45 AZN
- Metro or bus rideBus 120/88 (Baku‑Qobustan)0.20 AZN
- Museum or sight ticketPark entry (adult)2 AZN
- Budget bedCapsule or hostel bed (Baku), a night, per personAZN 3,500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget AZN 15 · Mid AZN 30 · High AZN 45
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GYD Heydar Aliyev (Baku) (About 20 km (12 mi); 30–60 min by car to the centre)GYD Heydar Aliyev (Baku) (About 12 mi (20 km); 30–60 min by car to the centre)
Weather and climate
Qobustan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
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5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
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26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
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Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting 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 from the stop to the park entrance.
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Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Qobustan National Park
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total travel each way
Bus 120/88 to 20‑Ci saha (0.20 AZN), then bus 195 to Qobustan (0.80 AZN); or taxi from Baku (≈45 AZN).
Visit petroglyphs and mud volcanoes; allow 2–3 h for the park.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Day‑trip only
No hotels in Qobustan; stay in Baku and visit as a day trip.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- AZN 15–25 excl. bed
- Mid
- AZN 25–45 excl. bed
- High
- AZN 45+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Capsule or hostel bed (Baku)1 × 1 night × AZN 3,500 | AZN 3,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × AZN 15 | AZN 15 |
| Bus 120/88 Baku‑Qobustan1 × AZN 0 · check | AZN 0 |
| Bus 195 Qobustan stop1 × AZN 1 · check | AZN 1 |
| Taxi Baku‑Qobustan (≈45 min)1 × AZN 45 · check | AZN 45 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | AZN 356 |
| Trip total≈ AZN 3,917 per person per day, bed included | AZN 3,917 |
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2026 estimate in AZN; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Park entry (adult) | 2 AZN |
| Park entry (child) | 0.20 AZN |
| Parking fee | 1 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 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 102
- Fire and ambulance
- 101
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Bu ünvana aparın, zəhmət olmasaTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police102
- Fire and ambulance101
Embassy
US consulate in Baku; other embassies in Baku.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- 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
Say or show
- Bu nə qədərdir? — How much does it cost? (bu ne kederdir)
- Bələdçi istəyirəm — I would like a guide, please (beledchi isteyirem)
- Giriş haradadır? — Where is the entrance? (giris haradadir)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Qobustan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: check · avoid check · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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