Short answer
An Azerbaijan eSIM connects you on arrival at Heydar Aliyev Airport in Baku, with no SIM counter. Baku has fast 4G and 5G, and the roads to Gabala and Shahdag are mostly covered. 1 GB per day is enough for maps, Bolt and messaging.
Live prices for Azerbaijan
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3 GB
15 days
- Speed: 3G/4G/5G
- Hotspot supported
- Top-up available
$7.99
$2.66/GB
10 GB
30 days
- Speed: 3G/4G/5G
- Hotspot supported
- Top-up available
$22.99
$2.30/GB
100 MB
7 days
- Speed: 3G/4G/5G
- Hotspot supported
- Top-up available
$1.99
500 MB/day
Choose days
- Unlimited: 512 Kbps after daily data
- Speed: 3G/4G/5G
- Hotspot supported
$2.99 for 1 day
Lower price per day on longer trips
Coverage in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan's networks are Azercell, Bakcell and Nar. Baku, Sumgait, Gabala, Sheki and the main highways have good coverage; each plan card shows its partner network.
Mountain areas around Shahdag, Khinalug and some valleys have weaker signal, so download offline maps for day trips.
How much data do you need?
- Baku, 3–4 days: 2–3 GB.
- One week with Gabala and Shahdag: 5–7 GB.
- Families sharing a hotspot or heavy video: 10–20 GB or an unlimited day pass.
Travel tips
- Bolt is the most widely used ride app in Baku.
- Baku metro cards (BakıKart) can be topped up at machines; Google Maps covers the metro and buses.
- Planning Georgia too? Buy a Georgia eSIM for that leg, or check for a regional plan covering both.
Frequently asked questions
Does the eSIM work in Gabala and Shahdag?
Yes in the towns and resorts; some mountain roads and valleys have gaps.
Do I get an Azerbaijani number?
No, travel eSIMs are data-only; you keep your own number.
When should I install it?
Before your flight, on Wi-Fi. The plan starts when it first connects in Azerbaijan.
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