Search Flights from Bakü to Mineralnye Vody

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.

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.

Metro

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.   

Personal Car

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.

Airport Information

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. 

Mineralnye Vody, meaning mineral water, is a small city located in the Stavropol Krayi district in the southwestern part of Russia. In order to provide access to this city which is rich in mineral water deposits, you have to travel to Mineralnye Vody International Airport which is serving many cities apart from Mineralnye Vody such as Cherkessk, Kislovodsk, Pyatigorsk, Yessentuki in the Stavropol Krayi region.

Mineralnyne Vody is located along the Kuma River. In this very small and low-populated city, public transport is very limited. Therefore, taxi usage and car rental options are more common in the city. It is still possible to travel to many parts of the country with buses if you wish.

Mineralnye Vody Train Station in the city serves both intercity and international transfers. There is a distance of 4 kilometers between the airport and the city center, so you will not have difficulty in travelling between the two. You can reach the place where you want to go by bus, by renting a car or by taking a taxi.

Bus

It is possible to reach the train station or the central bus stop via buses number 10 or 11, which are departing nearby the terminal. These buses depart every half an hour and complete their journey in about twenty to twenty-five minutes. In addition to taking you from the airport to the city, buses are your only option for public transport within the city. You can travel to any part of the city through buses.

Car Rental

Car rental offices are located at the airport. After your flight, you can easily rent your car from these offices and experience a more comfortable and independent travel experience. If you like, you can also reserve your car online.

Taxi

You can find a taxi from the taxi stand located to the right of the incoming passenger area, and you can reach your destination practically. Taking a taxi in Mineralnye Vody is very affordable.