Baku eSIM: what to know before you land
🇦🇿 Baku, Azerbaijan · GYD · 4-day pick: 3 GB for $7.99
Landing in Baku
- GYD Heydar Aliyev International
Heydar Aliyev International is northeast of Baku; the Aeroexpress bus runs to the city centre.
- Install the Azerbaijan eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at GYD, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in Azerbaijan, not at purchase.
You'll need about 2 GB over 4 days. 3 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 1 GB · 7 days for $3.99.
Pay · $7.99Short stays in Baku
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $7.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $15.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $7.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $23.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $7.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $23.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $10.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $17.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Azerbaijan eSIM connects to Azercell and Nar Mobile. 5G is listed on Azercell; elsewhere it's 4G.
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Questions about Baku
Which airports serve Baku?
Heydar Aliyev International (GYD). Heydar Aliyev International is northeast of Baku; the Aeroexpress bus runs to the city centre.
How much data do I need for 4 days in Baku?
About 2 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 3 GB · 30 days for $7.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 1 GB · 7 days for $3.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at GYD?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Azerbaijan.
Which networks will I use in Baku?
The Azerbaijan eSIM connects to Azercell and Nar Mobile. 5G is listed on Azercell; elsewhere it's 4G.