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Sumgayit: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Sumgait, officially Sumqayit; ; is a city in Azerbaijan, located near the Caspian Sea, on the Absheron Peninsula, about 31 kilometres away from the capital Baku.

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Now in the citySumgayit+16°CPartly cloudy · sunrise 07:13 AMupdated 09:23 PM
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Exchange rate₼1.70per 1 $AZN — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

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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)
Heydar Aliyev International Airport GYD35 km from the centre
Gabala International Airport GBB166 km from the centre
Ardabil Airport ADU273 km from the centre

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