Major city · Azerbaijan
KhankendiXankəndi
Skip Khankendi unless you have an official invitation and a licensed guide; otherwise stay in safer Azerbaijani cities.
Khankendi (Stepanakert) is a small, conflict‑affected city in Nagorno‑Karabakh. Visitor access is tightly controlled, requiring a state invitation and a guide. With limited services, most travellers spend only a few hours on a guided tour before returning to Baku or another major city.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AZN
- Best months
- May–Oct (milder weather, roads open)
- avoid Nov–Mar (cold, possible snow, limited transport)
- Airport
- check
- Nights
- 0–1 (day‑trip only)
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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 ▾
In this guide
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
Emergency numbers for Khankendi102 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Khankendi, 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
- SafetyTravel is possible only with official permission; otherwise avoid due to security and access restrictions.
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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.
- Airportcheckcheck Stepanakert Airport (Closed since 1994; no commercial flights operate.
- Getting aroundcheckCity buses run on a fixed schedule; fare was 100 dram in 2015 (check).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)₼1–2
- Street or quick mealPizza slice (Tashir Pizza)₼3–5
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city, 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (city, 3.1 mi (5 km))₼5–7
- Metro or bus rideBus farecheck₼0.1
- Budget bedGuesthouse dormitory, a night, per personAZN 4
- Mid-range bedHotel single room, a night, per roomAZN 20
- High-end bedHotel single room, a night, per roomAZN 30
A day, not counting the bed: Budget AZN 5 · Mid AZN 10 · High AZN 20
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
- check Stepanakert Airport (Closed since 1994; no commercial flights operate. The nearest active airport is in Baku (GYD), about 350 km (217 mi) away.)check Stepanakert Airport (Closed since 1994; no commercial flights operate. The nearest active airport is in Baku (GYD), about 217 mi (350 km) away.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Khankendi: 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
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
5 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
5 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
6 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°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
City buses run on a fixed schedule; fare was 100 dram in 2015 (check). Taxis are available but use the meter and expect higher rates than Yerevan.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Askeran Fortress
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h
Taxi or guided minibus, about 30 km (19 mi), 45 min door‑to‑doorTaxi or guided minibus, about 19 mi (30 km), 45 min door‑to‑door
Check road conditions; area may have unexploded ordnance.
Tigranakert ruins
cautionDoor to door: ≈1.5 h
Guided minibus, 40 km (25 mi), 1 hGuided minibus, 25 mi (40 km), 1 h
Access only with guide; site not staffed.
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.
Edward's Guesthouse
4‑person dorm, 4,000 dram per person + 500 dram breakfast (check).
R&K Hostel
Dorms 4,000–10,000 dram, kitchen and garden (check).
Hotel "Armenia"
From 29,000 dram single room, pool, restaurant (check).
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 excl. bed (check)
- Mid
- ₼10–20 excl. bed (check)
Trip budget
| Guesthouse dormitory2 × 3 nights × AZN 6 | AZN 36 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × AZN 10 | AZN 60 |
| Trip total≈ AZN 16 per person per day, bed included | AZN 96 |
based on 4,000 dram ≈ ₼4 per night (check)
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | ₼1–2 |
| Pizza slice (Tashir Pizza) | ₼3–5 |
| Taxi (city, 5 km) | ₼5–7 |
| Bus farecheck | ₼0.1 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Travel to Karabakh requires a state invitation and a licensed guide (caution).
- Unexploded ordnance remains in parts of the region; stay on main roads (warning).
- Photographing military personnel or installations may be prohibited (warning).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 102
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 103
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My bed tonight
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Bu ünvana, zəhmət olmasaTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police102
- Fire101
- Ambulance103
Embassy
US consulate in Baku; travel to Khankendi requires Azerbaijani visa and invitation.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- City bus: ≈₼0.1 per ride (check)
- Taxi (5 km): ≈₼6
Say or show
- Bağışlayın — Excuse me / Sorry (ba-ghish-lah-yun)
- Təşəkkür edirəm — Thank you (tash-eh-kyur eh-dee-rehm)
- Bu nə qədərdir? — How much is it? (boo neh geh-der-dir)
- Kartla ödəyə bilərəm? — Can I pay by card? (kart-la o-de-yeh be-lee-rem)
- Tualet haradadır? — Where is the toilet? (tu-a-let ha-ra-da-dir)
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 Khankendi. 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 (milder weather, roads open) · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, possible snow, limited transport) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 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
Sources
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