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Major city · Azerbaijan

LankaranLənkəran

Spend 2 days in Lankaran: one day for beaches, park and city sights; a second day for Istisu hot springs or a lake hike.

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Lankaran is a small coastal town in Azerbaijan's Talysh Region, about 268 km from Baku. Its attractions cluster near the sea and in nearby hills, so a short stay covers the main sights and a day‑trip to hot springs or a reservoir.

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Currency
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Best months
May–Oct
avoid Nov–Mar (cool, occasional rain)
Airport
LLK
Nights
2

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This is a basic guide for Lankaran: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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.

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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
Emergency numbers for Lankaran102 ▾

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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 Lankaran, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi ride within town1 manat
  • Metro or bus rideBus/marshrutka fare (city)0.20 manat
  • Museum or sight ticketIstisu hot‑spring entry (per person)1 manat

A day, not counting the bed: Budget 30–50 manat · Mid 50–100 manat · High 100+ manat

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.

Tea productionBeachesIstisu hot springsHeydar Aliyev Park
Airports
LLK Lankaran International Airport (Limited flights; most visitors arrive by road or rail.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    12°C (54°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    17°C (63°F)

  5. May

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    14°C (57°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    10°C (50°F)

Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F) low), wettest Mar (9 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Lankaran: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

8°C (46°F)

2°C (36°F)

8 rd

Feb

9°C (48°F)

2°C (36°F)

8 rd

Mar

12°C (54°F)

5°C (41°F)

9 rd

Apr

17°C (63°F)

9°C (48°F)

7 rd

May

22°C (72°F)

14°C (57°F)

6 rd

Jun

27°C (81°F)

19°C (66°F)

4 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

3 rd

Aug

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

4 rd

Sep

26°C (79°F)

18°C (64°F)

6 rd

Oct

20°C (68°F)

13°C (55°F)

9 rd

Nov

14°C (57°F)

8°C (46°F)

9 rd

Dec

10°C (50°F)

4°C (39°F)

8 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

Taxis cost 1 manat per ride; intra‑city buses run from the Big Bazaar and charge 0.20 manat per stop. For trips to Istisu or Xanbulan Lake take a bus from the Big Bazaar (0.20 manat) and then walk.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Xanbulan Lake

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Bus from Big Bazaar to the lake area, about 20 min, then walk

Wooded reservoir; bring a picnic.

Istisu Hot Springs

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Bus from Big Bazaar to the sanatorium (last stop, 0.20 manat), then walk

Natural hot springs; private rooms available for 1 manat/person.

Ballabur Castle ruins

caution

Door to door: About 45 min

Taxi from Lankaran centre, about 15 min

Remnants of the ancient Bazz Castle; limited signage.

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.

Gala Hotel

4‑star, central, rooms 40–120 manat/night; city tax 1.10 manat.

Hotel Xazar

Quiet central location near Drama Theatre, rooms 31–104 manat/night, breakfast included.

Dalga Hotel

Budget option, rooms 24–50 manat/night.

Gizil Tac

8‑room hotel, rooms 30–50 manat/night; shared facilities in cheaper rooms.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
30–50 manat excl. bed
Mid
50–100 manat excl. bed
High
100+ manat excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Taxi ride within town1 manat
Bus/marshrutka fare (city)0.20 manat
Istisu hot‑spring entry (per person)1 manat
Tea (100 g bag)8–16 manat
Talish knitted socks1–6 manat

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Lankaran is generally safe for tourists. Watch out for uneven pavements and unmarked roads; avoid walking alone late at night in isolated areas. The main risks are traffic and pickpocketing in crowded bazaars.
  • Last bus from the Big Bazaar departs around 22:00; plan return before then.
  • Hot‑spring prices are per person; ask for private rooms if needed.

Emergency numbers

Police
102
Fire
101
Ambulance
103
General emergency
112

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LankaranLənkəran

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My bed tonight

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Bu ünvana, zəhmət olmasaTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police102
  • Fire101
  • Ambulance103
  • General emergency112

Embassy

US consulate is in Baku; other embassies also in Baku.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Baku → Lankaran taxi (4‑person seat): about 10 manat, 3.5 h (check)
  • Electric train Baku → Lankaran: ≈2.5 manat, dep 08:00, return 17:00 (check)
  • Night train Baku → Lankaran: 3.20–5.40 manat, dep 23:30, return 21:00 (check)

Say or show

  • Bağışlayın — Excuse me / Sorry (ba-ghush-lah-yin)
  • Təşəkkür edirəm — Thank you (tah-sheh-kyur eh-dee-rehm)
  • Bu nə qədərdir? — How much is it? (boo neh geh-dehr-dir)
  • Kartla ödəyə bilərəm? — Can I pay by card? (kart-lah oh-deh-yeh be-lee-rehm)
  • Tualet haradadır? — Where is the bathroom? (too-ah-let ha-ra-dah-dur)
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 Lankaran. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (cool, occasional rain) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Azerbaijan

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