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Travel - Internal

Note: Internal travel to several regions close to the Armenian border is restricted; travellers must obtain special permission from the Ministry of the Interior to visit these areas. Travel to Nagorno-Karabakh is not advised; official advice should be sought before departure.

ROAD: Azerbaijan’s road network totals around 57,770km (34,346 miles), many roads are in poor condition and four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended for journeys into the mountains, eg west of Kuba. Traffic drives on the right. Visitors should note that many local drivers do not adhere to traffic regulations. Car hire: Car hire facilities are available through Avis and Hertz in Baku. Documentation: An International Driving Permit is required.

URBAN: Taxi fares should always be negotiated before starting a journey, and visitors should be aware that rates proposed initially are likely to be unreasonably high. There is an underground system totalling 28km (17.5 miles) but most visitors use taxis or private cars. Buses and trams run from central Baku to the suburbs but they tend to be overcrowded.


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