Packing list for Azerbaijan, travel insurance for Azerbaijan, and taking your belongings

What to take to Azerbaijan: brief

To pack and check:

• Documents: passport valid for at least 6 months after departure and, for many travelers, an e-visa (ASAN Visa), which must be arranged online in advance.
• Money: Azerbaijani manat (AZN). You can withdraw cash almost everywhere in Baku, but bring cash for smaller towns. Optionally, also bring USD or EU to exchange.
• Clothing: layers for different climate zones, including a raincoat. Your trip can take you from subtropical coastal areas to snow-capped mountain peaks.
• Personal care: sunscreen and lip balm.
• Shoes: comfortable hiking boots for the Caucasus and comfortable shoes for city walks.
• Medicines and first-aid kit: a small first-aid kit with ORS, plasters, and personal medication.
• Outdoor gear and handy items: a reusable water bottle and daypack.
• Technology and equipment: a power bank and a universal adapter with a Type C/F adapter is recommended.
• Transport: an international driving license can be useful for road trips through the mountains.

To consider:

• A scarf for religious places.
• Offline maps for remote areas.
• Binoculars for mountain landscapes.
• Extra luggage space for tea, spices, and local sweets.

Are there mosquitoes in Azerbaijan?

• Yes, especially around the Caspian Sea, lakes, and marsh areas during the warmer months.
• They can transmit diseases, but for most travelers, they do not pose a major health risk.
• More about protection against mosquitoes and insects.

Are there sandflies in Azerbaijan?

• Yes, sandflies can occur in rural, wooded, warmer, and drier areas. Particularly from June to September.
• They can transmit Leishmaniasis.
• More about sandflies and sand fleas.

Can you buy DEET in Azerbaijan, or other mosquito repellents?

• Yes. In Baku and other cities, mosquito repellents are readily available.

Can you buy a joint or weed in Azerbaijan, or bring it to Azerbaijan?

• Cannabis is illegal in Azerbaijan.
• The penalties for drug possession can be severe. Even with small amounts, the consequences are no fun.