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Khachmaz
Spend 1–2 days in Khachmaz to see historic sites and the bazaar; use a taxi or minibus for nearby Nabran, then move on.
Khachmaz is a small northeastern town about 10 km from the Caspian Sea. Its historic monuments, regional museum and local bazaar fit a half‑day to full‑day visit, with easy day‑trip options to Nabran beach. Walking covers the centre; taxis and minibus connections reach surrounding villages.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AZN
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid)
- Airport
- GYD
- Nights
- 1–2
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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 ▾
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 Khachmaz102 ▾
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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 Khachmaz, 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
- SafetyCarry your passport; police may request ID.
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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) (Minibus from Baku's Shamakhinka bus station to Khachmaz, 2½–3 h, 3 manat).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is walkable; taxis cost ~1 manat for short trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a café0.5–1 manat
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town (per km)0.5 manat
- Budget bedBasic hotel room (Elite or Kamran), a night, per roomAZN 15
- Mid-range bedBasic hotel room (Elite or Kamran), a night, per roomAZN 25
- High-end bedBasic hotel room (Elite or Kamran), a night, per roomAZN 40
A day, not counting the bed: Budget AZN 15 · Mid AZN 30 · High AZN 50
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) (Minibus from Baku's Shamakhinka bus station to Khachmaz, 2½–3 h, 3 manat)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Care
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
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Dec (11 rain days), driest May (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Khachmaz: 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
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 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 centre is walkable; taxis cost ~1 manat for short trips. Minibus station offers hourly services to Baku (3 manat, 2½–3 h) and nearby villages. Negotiating taxi fares to Baku is recommended.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Nabran
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Minibus from Khachmaz station, hourly from 08:00Minibus from Khachmaz station, hourly from 8:00 AM
Coastal resort area, 0.60 manat fare.
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.
Elite Hotel
Basic rooms, central location
Kamran Hotel
Rooms above restaurant, modest price
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
- ₼15–₼25 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₼25–₼40 excl. bed
- High
- ₼40+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic hotel room (Elite or Kamran)1 × 1 night × AZN 25 | AZN 25 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × AZN 30 | AZN 60 |
| Minibus to Baku (one way)2 × AZN 3 | AZN 6 |
| Taxi within town (per km)2 × AZN 1 | AZN 1 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | AZN 9 |
| Trip total≈ AZN 51 per person per day, bed included | AZN 101 |
2026 estimate in Azerbaijani manat; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Minibus ticket to Baku | 3 manat |
| Taxi within town (per km) | 0.5 manat |
| Coffee in a café | 0.5–1 manat |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Police may ask foreign travellers for passport ID; carry it to avoid fines.
- Taxi fares are negotiable; confirm price before boarding.
- Bus and minibus schedules can change; check the local tourism office for the latest times.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 102
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 103
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Emergency
- Police102
- Fire101
- Ambulance103
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Khachmaz → Baku minibus: about 3 manat, 2½–3 h
- Taxi within Khachmaz: ≈1 manat for short trips
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 Khachmaz. 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 · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 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
- 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
- secondaryWikidata – Khachmaz
- secondaryWikivoyage: Khachmaz, revision 5243005 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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