May 10, 2026
How Much Does Baku Cost from Moscow: Budget for May 2026
Updated: 10.05.2026 · Currency: 1 AZN ≈ $0.59
Azerbaijan is no longer a «cheap» destination but remains welcoming and straightforward. If you're planning a trip now — budget with inflation and new rates in mind.
Flight Moscow — Baku
Many direct flights available (Aeroflot, AZAL, Utair, S7). Price depends on how early you book.
Prices (round trip, May 2026):
- Basic (no luggage): 11,000–16,000 ₽
- With luggage: 18,000–25,000 ₽
- High demand (holidays): from 35,000 ₽
🔗 Find flights Moscow — Baku: see options
Visa and Documents
- Visa: not required (up to 90 days)
- Documents: international passport only. Must be valid for at least 6 months at entry
- Registration: if staying more than 15 days — your hotel is required to register you with migration services
Accommodation in May 2026
Hotel prices in central Baku during peak season are significant.
| Category | Price per night (AZN) | Price in USD | |----------|----------------------|--------------| | Guesthouse / Hostel | 25–45 AZN | ~$15–27 | | Budget hotel (3*) | 70–110 AZN | ~$41–65 | | Mid-range (4*) | 120–220 AZN | ~$71–130 | | Luxury (5*) | 450+ AZN | $265+ |
🔗 Hotels in Baku with discounts: see options
Food (Daily Budget)
| Option | Price (AZN) | What's included | |--------|-------------|-----------------| | Street food | 4–7 AZN | Doner or 2 qutabs + ayran | | Business lunch | 12–18 AZN | Soup, main, salad, tea | | Restaurant dinner | 35–60 AZN | Saj or kebab, appetizers, wine |
Minimum food budget: 30 AZN (~$18) per day per person without extras.
Transport and Tickets — 2026 Reality
- Metro and bus: 0.50 AZN per ride. BakiKart required (2 AZN)
- Taxi (Bolt/Uber): city center — 4–8 AZN. Airport — 12–18 AZN
- Museum tickets: standard price for foreigners at top venues (Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs, Heydar Aliyev Center) — 15 AZN each
🔗 Car rental in Azerbaijan: see options
Total Budget for 5 Days (1 person)
| Item | Budget | Comfortable | Luxury | |------|--------|-------------|--------| | Flight | $155 | $220 | $445 | | Accommodation (5 nights) | $135 | $390 | $1,325 | | Food (5 days) | $95 | $200 | $445 | | Transport + Museums | $45 | $90 | $165 | | TOTAL | ~$430 | ~$900 | ~$2,380 |
Money: Important Update
- Russian Visa/Mastercard cards still don't work
- What to bring: cash in USD, EUR or RUB
- Where to exchange: any bank or official exchange office (many on Torgovaya Street)
- Rate in May 2026: 1 AZN ≈ $0.59
🔗 Excursions in Baku: see options
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