Ganja International Airport is an international airport in Ganja located in the west of Azerbaijan. The civil port is also used by the Azerbaijani Air Force and Air Defence Forces. Years ago, the facility also served the Soviet Air Force. In 2006, according to the governmental project, Ganja Airport was rebuilt and put into operation, and immediately acquired the status of an international airport.
The airport in Ganja is a medium-sized facility with one terminal and a single 3300-m runway. The airport in Azerbaijan operates domestic and foreign flights of Azerbaijan Airlines, Ural Airlines and Turkish Airlines. The main flights from Ganja are to Moscow, Istanbul and St. Petersburg. During the first nine months of 2019, the airport served 115,000 passengers. There are numerous hotels near the port, including facilities with their own parking lots.
The IATA code of Ganja Intl Airport is KVD.
Ganja International Airport
Ganja AZ 2000
Ganja Airport is located 7 km from the city centre and the journey takes about 10 minutes.
Access to Ganja Airport is possible in several ways. Travelers can rent a car, take a taxi or city bus. Public transport in Ganja is well developed, but airport bus services do not run very often, and the journey itself takes about 30 minutes. It is worth keeping in mind that the transits start in the city centre and the bus stop near the airport is located in the immediate vicinity of the car park. In turn, a taxi ride takes about 10 minutes and usually costs 4-6 AZN, but be sure to ask the driver about the tariff before starting the fare to avoid an unpleasant surprise.
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Ganja Airport has a separate, medium-sized parking space located directly in front of the entrance to the terminal building. It serves both those who want to pick up or take someone to the airport, as well as travellers choosing to leave their car in the parking lot before departure.
The airport has one terminal, and the facility provides travellers with the necessary amenities including:
- information point,
- medical point,
- VIP areas
- mother-and-child room,
- cafes, restaurants,
- a free zone with shops,
- a bank/exchange office,
- modern waiting rooms,
- free Wi-Fi.
Ganja International Airport
Ganja AZ 2000
Ganja AZ2000
Azerbaijan