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Naxçıvan: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Nakhchivan is the capital and largest city of the eponymous Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, a true exclave of Azerbaijan, located 450 km (280 mi) west of Baku.

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Now in the cityNaxçıvan+15°CClear night · sunrise 07:27 AMupdated 06:54 PM
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Places on the map14
Exchange rate₼1.70per 1 $AZN — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Getting there and staying

No free-housing hosts here yet — the nearest city with them:

Sochi63 hosts · 4 hr 10 min
2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.
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New information about entry requirements for the upcoming FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026 and travelling on a UK Emergency Travel Document to Azerbaijan. Updated information about visa requirements and entering Azerbaijan across the land border from Iran ('Entry requirements' page).

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.
  • terrorism
  • armed conflict
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Reconsider travel to Azerbaijan due to terrorism , armed conflict , and risk of landmines . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Armed Conflict Following the onset of hostilities between the United States and Iran on February 28, 2026, there has been an ongoing threat of drone and missile attacks from Iran.

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

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Nakhchivan International Airport NAJ4.6 km from the centre
Lachin International Airport LHL111 km from the centre
Zvartnots International Airport EVN136 km from the centre

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