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Naftalan
Spend 2 days for a health‑focused spa stay; day‑trip to Ganja possible if you have extra time.
Naftalan is a small petroleum‑spa town in Ganja Region, 330 km west of Baku. Oil‑bath treatments are the main draw and benefit from multi‑day stays; the town is walkable and offers several sanatoriums and a museum.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AZN
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid)
- Airport
- NAF
- Nights
- 1–2
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 5The Armenia–Azerbaijan and Armenia–Türkiye land borders a…Georgia treats entry to Abkhazia or South Ossetia from Ru…Apply for the e-visa only on the official portal (ASAN Visa)Azerbaijan's land border with Armenia is closed to ordina…
- 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 Naftalan112 ▾
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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 Naftalan, 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
- SafetyNaftalan is safe for tourists; main concerns are limited cash facilities and seasonal bus schedules.
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- RestroomsMalls, cafés; basic in regions.Azerbaijan-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency · 101 police · 103 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.
- AirportNAF Naftalan Hava Limani (Private flights only).
- Getting aroundTown is very small; most attractions are within walking distance.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in spa hotel café₼2–3
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Goran₼10
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket Ganja ↔ Naftalan₼1–2
- Budget bedSanatorium budget bed (full board), a night, per personAZN 30
- Mid-range bedSanatorium standard room (full board), a night, per roomAZN 100
- High-end bedSanatorium standard room (full board), a night, per roomAZN 150
A day, not counting the bed: Budget AZN 30 · Mid AZN 55 · High AZN 100
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
- NAF Naftalan Hava Limani (Private flights only)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Nov (9 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Naftalan: 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.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
7 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
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
Town is very small; most attractions are within walking distance.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ganja
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus from Naftalan (3 marshrutkas per day, 1–2 manat) or taxi 25 manat
Second‑largest city, good for a quick cultural stop.
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.
Chinar Hotel & Spa
Resort hotel, spa treatments included
Qashalti Sanatorium
Sanatorium, basic rooms
Naftalan Sanatorium
Sanatorium, full‑board options
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
- ₼30–45 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₼45–70 excl. bed
- High
- ₼70+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Sanatorium standard room (full board)1 × 2 nights × AZN 100 | AZN 200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × AZN 55 | AZN 220 |
| Oil‑bath session (2× per day)2 × AZN 10 | AZN 20 |
| Taxi Goran → Naftalan2 × AZN 10 | AZN 20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | AZN 46 |
| Trip total≈ AZN 127 per person per day, bed included | AZN 506 |
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Prices of common things
| Bus ticket Ganja ↔ Naftalan | ₼1–2 |
| Taxi from Goran | ₼10 |
| Coffee in spa hotel café | ₼2–3 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus to Ganja runs 3 times daily; tickets 1–2 manat.
- Taxi from Goran (on M2) to Naftalan costs 10 manat; from Ganja 25 manat.
- ATMs limited – only Kapital Bank near Martyrs Alley reliably works.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
- Police
- 101
- Ambulance
- 103
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Emergency
- General emergency112
- Police101
- Ambulance103
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Naftalan → Ganja: about ₼1–2, 1 h
- Taxi Goran → Naftalan: about ₼10, 15 min
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 Naftalan. 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: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas 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
- Spa‑hotel stay → full‑board package (incl. oil bath).
- Add a day‑trip to Ganja for city contrast.
Sources
- officialNaftalan official site
- secondaryWikidata – Naftalan
- secondaryWikivoyage: Naftalan, revision 5325696 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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