Major city · Azerbaijan
Qax
Visit Qax for a half‑day to a full day if you are in the Sheki region; walk the town centre, see the market and museum, then hike nearby.
Qax is a small mountain town in north‑western Azerbaijan. Its historic inner market, a regional museum, and easy access to Mount Ulubash make it a good short stop when traveling the Sheki‑Qax corridor.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AZN
- Best months
- May–Oct (check)
- avoid Winter snow can close mountain roads (check)
- Airport
- GYD
- Nights
- 0–1 (half‑day visit)
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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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Not in this guide yet
- 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 Qax102 ▾
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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 Qax, 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
- SafetyQax is generally safe; keep an eye on mountain road conditions and watch for occasional stray dogs.
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- RestroomsMalls, cafés; basic in regions.Azerbaijan-wide
- Emergency numbers102 police · 101 fire · 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.
- AirportGYD Heydar Aliyev International Airport (Baku) (Main international gateway, about 200 km (124 mi) north‑west of Qax).GYD Heydar Aliyev International Airport (Baku) (Main international gateway, about 124 mi (200 km) north‑west of Qax).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable; taxis to nearby villages cost 4–5 manat.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Beer₼1
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within town (3.1 mi (5 km))₼4–5
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket to Shekicheck₼1
- Budget bedCapsule or hostel bed, a night, per personAZN 30
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double room, a night, per roomAZN 130
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double room, a night, per roomAZN 200
A day, not counting the bed: Budget AZN 12 · Mid AZN 20 · High AZN 35
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 International Airport (Baku) (Main international gateway, about 200 km (124 mi) north‑west of Qax)GYD Heydar Aliyev International Airport (Baku) (Main international gateway, about 124 mi (200 km) north‑west of Qax)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
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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
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
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–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Qax: 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
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
5 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 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
The town is walkable; taxis to nearby villages cost 4–5 manat. Private cars use highway R16.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mount Ulubash
goDoor to door: ≈1 h round trip
Local taxi or walk 10 km (6.2 mi) north; 4‑5 AZN taxi fareLocal taxi or walk 6.2 mi (10 km) north; 4‑5 AZN taxi fare
Summit 1,900 m; good views of Qax valley.
Ilisu village
goDoor to door: ≈45 min each way
Taxi from Qax, 4‑5 AZN
Historic tower, waterfall; best late‑Mar to mid‑Apr.
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.
El Resort Hotel
From 128 manat per night; central on Heydar Aliyev Avenue.
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
- ₼5–10 (meals, transport) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₼12–20 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double room1 × 1 night × AZN 80 | AZN 80 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × AZN 12 | AZN 12 |
| Bus Qax → Sheki (one way)1 × AZN 1 · check | AZN 1 |
| Taxi Qax → Ilisu (one way)1 × AZN 5 · check | AZN 5 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | AZN 10 |
| Trip total≈ AZN 108 per person per day, bed included | AZN 108 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Meal at local restaurant | ₼2–5 |
| Beer | ₼1 |
| Taxi within town (5 km) | ₼4–5 |
| Bus ticket to Shekicheck | ₼1 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Mountain roads to Sarubash and Ilisu may need 4WD; check conditions in spring.
- Bus schedules change seasonally; verify times at the Qax central bus terminal.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 102
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 103
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Bu ünvana aparın, zəhmət olmasaTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police102
- Fire101
- Ambulance103
Embassy
US consulate in Baku; check for regional assistance.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Qax → Sheki: ≈₼1, 8 am, 11:30, 15:00, 17:30 (check)≈₼1, 8 am, 11:30 AM, 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM (check)
- Taxi Qax → Ilisu: ≈₼4–5, 45 min
Say or show
- Bağışlayın — Excuse me / Sorry
- Təşəkkür edirəm — Thank you
- Neçədir? — How much is it?
- Tualet haradadır? — Where is the bathroom?
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 Qax. 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–Oct (check) · avoid Winter snow can close mountain roads (check) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a 4WD rental for Sarubash trek.
- Include a guided museum tour (check opening hours).
Sources
- officialQax official website
- secondaryWikidata – Qax
- secondaryWikivoyage: Qax, revision 5235844 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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