Cheap flights from Shenzhen to Baku

Look at the weeks on either side of October, then October itself, because that is the cheapest month among the months priced for this route. Winter holiday periods and school breaks can tighten availability, and summer travel can do the same, so compare fares on nearby dates instead of assuming one season. Weekday departures are often easier to price than weekend ones, and a longer connection can sometimes cost less than a short one. Book early enough to keep options open, especially if your dates are fixed.

China Southern Airlines appears first among the listed carriers, followed by Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Shandong Airlines, China United Airlines and Donghai Airlines. Sky Jet Aviation Ltd, China Eastern Airlines and Air China are also named for this route. None of the facts state which fares are low-cost or full-service, so check baggage, meals, seats and change rules for each ticket. On a connecting route, also check whether the connection is protected or sold on separate tickets.

Heydar Aliyev International is the airport you land at, and it sits outside central Baku, so plan your first hour around the transfer rather than the city. Allow time for passport control and baggage, then use a taxi, ride service or public transport depending on your arrival hour and luggage. Late arrivals can mean fewer transport choices, and traffic can change the journey into town. Keep your hotel address and local currency plan ready before you leave the terminal.

Currency

AZN (A.M.)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 220 V

Language

Azerbaijani Sign Language, Azerbaijani

Emergency number

112, 101, 102

Driving side

right

Calling code

+994

Internet domain

.az

Population of Baku

2.3 M (2021)

Time zone

UTC+04 (Asia/Baku)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check what costs extra before you pay: baggage, seats, meals and changes on each fare.
• Confirm that Shenzhen has one airport, but still check your terminal and connection point.
• Check whether your bags are through-checked or you must collect and recheck them.
• Check visa, passport and entry rules for Azerbaijan before booking.
• Compare October with the weeks around it, and avoid peak holiday periods if your dates are flexible.