Lankaran: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Lankaran is a city in Azerbaijan, on the coast of the Caspian Sea, near the southern border with Iran. As of 2021, the city had a population of 89,300. It is next to, but independent of, Lankaran District.

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Now in the cityLankaran+20°CPartly cloudy · sunset 06:44 PMupdated 07:03 AM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

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Worth a day trip

Yevlakh≈ 3 hr 30 min Kentron≈ 3 hr 45 min

Safety and health

Official travel advice and the medical minimum

Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.

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Addition of information about visa procedures for visitors travelling to Azerbaijan in connection with the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.

terrorism
armed conflict

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There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary and areas of increased risk were updated. Reconsider Travel to Azerbaijan due to terrorism, armed conflict, and risk of landmines. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

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Lankaran: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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