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Located along the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan’s capital Baku is a rising star in the East gaining notoriety for its oil, gas, and caviar. Baku is a city that attracts the attention people migrating from Asia and other countries in the region, and businessmen from all around the world. The city’s only airport is the Heydar Aliyev International Airport, named after the National Leader and third President of Azerbaijan. The airport serves 5 million passengers annually.
You can get to the airport, which is located 25 km away, from the city center by car or a combination of the metro and airport buses.
The easiest and cheapest way to get to the airport from the city center is by airport bus. Bus line 116 departs from Vurgun Park, located in central Baku, and takes about 50 minutes to get to the airport.
The metro system in Baku provides transportation to many central locations in the city like the Old City, 28 May Street, and the Caspian Sea. However, to get to the airport from the city center you have to first take the metro and then get on a bus. From central locations in the city like the Old City, Cafer Cabbari, and Khatai you can take the metro to the 28 May and Koroglu stations. From here you can get on bus line 116, which runs to the airport or take a taxi to the airport.
Since the city is rich in oil, fuel is cheap, making traveling by car a very attractive option. Getting to the city center from the airport is very easy. One of the city’s most important avenues, Heydar Aliyev Avenue will connect you to the Boyuk Shor Highway, which goes to the airport. From the highway take the Airport exit. The airport contains indoor and outdoor parking lots where you can park your personal car for a certain fee.
Although it is not very large Heydar Aliyev International Airport is an important junction, especially for passengers traveling between Europe and Asia. The airport offers passengers a variety of eating, drinking, and shopping venues.
The airport has 2 terminals, Terminal 1, which was completely renovated, and Terminal 2, which serves domestic flights. The airport contains world famous fast food chains like Burger King, McDonald’s, and KFC, as well as restaurants that offer delicious flavors unique to Azerbaijani cuisine.
The international terminal has a large Duty Free shop as well as souvenir shops where you can buy items unique to Russian and Azeri culture. The airport features free wireless internet connection.
Located about 3 kilometers north of Mulege, Mulege Airport is mostly used for short-distance regional flights. Loreto International Airport, which is 140 kilometers away from the center of the city, is preferred for domestic and international flights. You can reach the center of Mulege by choosing one of the alternative means of transportation such as rental car, taxi or shuttle from both Mulege Airport and Loreto International Airport. The journey from Mulege Airport to the center would usually not exceed a few minutes. From Loreto International Airport, on the other hand, it can take up to 1.5 hours.
At Mulege Airport, a taxi can only be found on days and at times when flights are operated. If you want to travel from the airport to the center of Mulege by taxi, you can book with one of the taxi stops in advance to increase your chances of finding a car. At Loreta International Airport you can easily find a taxi at any time and travel to Mulege with one of these fast cars. The distance of Loreta International Airport to the center of Mulege is almost 140 kilometers, a fact that is increasing the taxi fare. As an alternative to directly taking a taxi, you can travel to Mulege by bus or if you wish you can rent a car from Loreta International Airport and drive to Mulege with your rental car.
Due to the fact that Mulege Airport is at close proximity to the center, buses are considered to be among the alternative means of transportation. However, if you prefer flying to Loreta International Airport and get to Mulege from here, you can enjoy a bus ride to Mulege at very affordable rates from the airport. Bus fare at this distance is much more affordable compared to taxi or rental car, a fact that is leading those looking for an affordable option to the buses.
It is possible to travel from both Mulege Airport, which is just a few kilometers away from the center, and Loreta International Airport to the center of Mulege with airport shuttles. To be able to make benefit of these vehicles, you must make a reservation in advance and wait for your shuttle outside the airport terminal at the designated time. If you are planning to stay in a hotel close to the city, you can contact the hotel where you will spend the night to get information about local shuttle companies and make reservations.
If you choose to rent a car at Loreta International Airport from one of the international and local car rental companies, you can reach Mulege with a car ride of up to 1.5 hours. At Mulege Airport, car rental is an alternative that you can only us by making reservations to rental companies in the city and its neighbourhood. Make sure that you have your travel and driver's documents that you would need while renting a car in the region with you when coming to the car rental offices at Loreta International Airport. Thus, you can easily rent your car and hit the road to Mulege or the other regions where you will be traveling.
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