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Azerbaijan Airlines

Azerbaijan · AZAL

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Azerbaijan Airlines

Azerbaijan · AZAL
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Azerbaijan's national carrier connecting the Caspian to the world.

Founded
1992
Headquarters
Baku, Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) is the flag carrier of the Republic of Azerbaijan, headquartered in Baku. Founded in 1992 following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, it operates scheduled passenger and cargo services to destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and beyond. The airline is state-owned and serves as the primary international gateway for Azerbaijan, operating from Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku. It has undergone significant modernization efforts, replacing older Soviet-era aircraft with contemporary Boeing and Airbus models. AZAL also operates subsidiary operations including charter and regional services, and has played a key role in expanding Azerbaijan's connectivity as the country has grown as an energy and transit hub.
Hubs & network
Azerbaijan Airlines operates primarily from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Baku, with secondary operations from Ganja International Airport.
Fleet
The fleet consists of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, Boeing 767s, Airbus A320-family aircraft, and ATR 72 turboprops for regional routes.
Notable facts
  • ›AZAL was established in 1992 following Azerbaijan's independence from the Soviet Union.
  • ›The airline is fully state-owned by the Government of Azerbaijan.
  • ›It introduced the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to modernize its long-haul operations.
  • ›AZAL operates the AZAL Cargo division for freight services.
  • ›The airline has been expanding routes into Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
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Azerbaijan Airlines connects the Caucasus to the world with pride

Azerbaijan Airlines, known by its Azerbaijani acronym AZAL, was founded in 1992 following the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the independence of Azerbaijan. Operating as the national flag carrier, AZAL serves destinations across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East from its primary hub at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku. The airline reflects Azerbaijan's strategic position as a crossroads between East and West, offering a growing international network.

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Fleet Note

Azerbaijan Airlines operates a mixed fleet primarily composed of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, Boeing 767s, and Airbus A320-family aircraft for short and medium-haul routes.

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Route network map (50 legs)

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Route network

CDG → GYD320
DME → GYD320
FCO → GYD319
FRA → GYD333 343
GYD → DME320
GYD → DOH320
GYD → FCO319
GYD → IKAE70 E90 319
GYD → IST767
GYD → KBP737 320 319
GYD → KVDE90
GYD → LHR767
GYD → MRVE70 E90
GYD → OVB757
GYD → PEK340
GYD → PRG320
GYD → RIX735
GYD → SCOE70 E90
GYD → SVX320
GYD → TBZE70 E90
GYD → TLV320
GYD → VIE320
IKA → GYDE70 E90 319
IST → GYD767
KVD → GYDE90
LED → GYD320 757
LED → KVD757
MRV → GYDE70 E90
PRG → GYD320
RIX → GYD735
TBZ → GYDE90
DOH → GYD320
DXB → GYD757 319 320
ESB → GYD320 319
GYD → CDG320
GYD → DXB757 319 320
GYD → ESB320 319
GYD → FRA333 343
GYD → LED320 757
GYD → MXP320
GYD → SAW319
GYD → TBSE70 E90
KBP → GYD320 737 319
KVD → LED757
LHR → GYD767
MXP → GYD320
OVB → GYD757
PEK → GYD340
SAW → GYD319
SCO → GYDE90 E70
SVX → GYD320
TBS → GYDE70 E90
TLV → GYD320
VIE → GYD320