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YevlakhYevlax
Half a day is enough: walk the Kura embankment, see the railway station, then move on to Ganja or Sheki.
Yevlakh is a small transport hub on the Kura River in the Ganja Region. It has a few parks and a riverside promenade but no major sights. Most travellers use it as a stop between Baku and Sheki or Ganja. A half-day break is enough to stretch your legs.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AZN
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot), Dec–Feb (cold)
- Airport
- YLV
- Nights
- 0
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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 ▾
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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 Yevlakh102 ▾
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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 Yevlakh, 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
- SafetyYevlakh is safe for tourists.
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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.
- AirportcheckYLV Yevlakh Airport (check flights; no scheduled passenger service confirmed for 2026).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealSimple meal (kebab, bread, salad)₼8–15
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town₼3–5
- Budget bedBasic hotel room (Kainat or similar), a night, per roomAZN 40
- Mid-range bedBasic hotel room (Kainat or similar), a night, per roomAZN 60
- High-end bedBasic hotel room (Kainat or similar), a night, per roomAZN 90
A day, not counting the bed: Budget AZN 30 · Mid AZN 60 · High AZN 120
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
- YLV Yevlakh Airport (check flights; no scheduled passenger service confirmed for 2026)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest May (8 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yevlakh: 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
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
5 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°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 are available for short trips; agree the fare before you get in.
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: About 1 h
Train or marshrutka, about 40 min
Azerbaijan's second city with a historic centre and bottle house.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Taxi or marshrutka via Ganja, about 1 h
Lake Göygöl and the surrounding national park.
Naftalan
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Taxi, about 30 min
Known for its crude-oil baths; check if the spa is open.
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.
City centre near Nizami Gəncəvi street
A few hotels within walking distance of the station and river.
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
- ₼30–50 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₼50–80 excl. bed
- High
- ₼80+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic hotel room (Kainat or similar)1 × 1 night × AZN 40 | AZN 40 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × AZN 30 | AZN 30 |
| Marshrutka to Ganja, one way1 × AZN 5 · check | AZN 5 |
| Taxi from Yevlakh station to centre1 × AZN 5 | AZN 5 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | AZN 8 |
| Trip total≈ AZN 88 per person per day, bed included | AZN 88 |
2026 estimate in Azerbaijani manat; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Marshrutka Yevlakh–Ganjacheck | ₼5 |
| Tea at a local café | ₼1–2 |
| Simple meal (kebab, bread, salad) | ₼8–15 |
| Taxi within town | ₼3–5 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Yevlakh Airport has no regular flights – use Ganja (KVD) or Baku (GYD) and take the train.
- Hotels are basic; book ahead if you must stay overnight.
- The Kura embankment is quiet after dark; stick to well-lit areas.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 102
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 103
- Single emergency number
- 112
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My bed tonight
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Bu ünvana, zəhmət olmasaTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police102
- Fire101
- Ambulance103
- Single emergency number112
Embassy
Most embassies are in Baku. The nearest consulate is in Ganja (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Yevlakh station → centre: walk 10 min or taxi ₼3–5
- Yevlakh → Ganja by marshrutka: about ₼5, 40 min (check)
Say or show
- Salam — Hello (salam)
- Təşəkkür edirəm — Thank you (tashakkur edirem)
- Neçəyədir? — How much? (necheyedir)
- Stansiya haradadır? — Where is the station? (stansiya haradadir)
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 Yevlakh. 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: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot), Dec–Feb (cold) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the Kura embankment and railway station with verified opening hours.
- Eat pages for the few restaurants in town.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for Yevlakh station and airport.
Sources
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