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Azerbaijan Airlines Flights, Routes & Travel Guide

Explore the latest AZAL Azerbaijan (J2) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

Last updated: October 2026
IATA: J2Founded 1992HQ: Baku, Azerbaijan
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About Azerbaijan Airlines

Explore the latest AZAL Azerbaijan (J2) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines was established on April 7, 1992. It is Azerbaijan's largest airline and the national carrier. The headquarters of the company is located in Baku, Azerbaijan. Heydar Aliyev International Airport is the main hub of AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. The company provides passenger transportation to Europe, the CIS, North America, the Middle East, and Asia. In total, AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines serves 40 routes. The company's fleet consists of 21 planes.

Airline codeJ2
Main hubGYD
Alliance-
Destinations50
Countries26
Fleet37
Updated: October 2026

Popular Azerbaijan Airlines routes

RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
GYD to VKOBaku to Moscow3h 20m21NONSTOP
GYD to ISTBaku to Istanbul3h 15m14NONSTOP
GYD to DMEBaku to DME3h 25m11NONSTOP
GYD to MXPBaku to Milan5h 15m7NONSTOP
GYD to LEDBaku to St. Petersburg4h 10m7NONSTOP

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50 destinations · Updated: October 2026
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Routes serving Baku

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RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
GYD to VKOBaku to Moscow3h 20m21NONSTOP
VKO to GYDMoscow to Baku3h 25m14NONSTOP
GYD to ISTBaku to Istanbul3h 15m14NONSTOP
IST to GYDIstanbul to Baku2h 50m14NONSTOP
GYD to DMEBaku to DME3h 25m11NONSTOP
GYD to MXPBaku to Milan5h 15m7NONSTOP
MXP to GYDMilan to Baku4h 40m7NONSTOP
GYD to LEDBaku to St. Petersburg4h 10m7NONSTOP
GYD to RMOBaku to Chișinău3h 30m7NONSTOP
RMO to GYDChișinău to Baku3h 10m7NONSTOP
Routes and frequencies may change by season and travel date.
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Aircraft, cabins and onboard experience

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Aircraft

Cabin comparison

CabinSeat pitchSeat widthSeat recline
EconomyAirbus A319 A319-100 V.181 cm46 cm13 cm
BusinessAirbus A319 A319-100 V.199 cm53 cm18 cm
EconomyAirbus A319 A319-100 V.281 cm46 cm13 cm
BusinessAirbus A319 A319-100 V.299 cm53 cm18 cm
Premium economyAirbus A319 A319-100 V.291 cm46 cm13 cm
EconomyAirbus A319 A319-100 V.381 cm46 cm13 cm
BusinessAirbus A319 A319-100 V.399 cm53 cm18 cm
Premium economyAirbus A319 A319-100 V.391 cm46 cm13 cm

Azerbaijan Airlines baggage allowance

Fees and allowances vary by route, fare and status.

Baggage

The free baggage AZAL allowance on all flights depends on the service class and the route. AZAL Passengers are allowed a maximum size of hand baggage 55 cm x 40 cm x 23 cm, weighing up to 10 kg (one piece for Economy class and two for Business class). The maximum weight of checked baggage is 23 kg, and its dimensions are up to 158 cm (sum of all dimensions).

AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines Baggage rules

Travel policies

Pets

AZAL Passengers can bring two small cats, dogs, or household birds on board if the combined weight with the carrier does not exceed the same limit. Animals weighing 8-75 kg can be transported as checked baggage in the hold. Animals weighing more than 75 kg are only permitted to travel as cargo.

Flying with pets on AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines

Infants

Children under two years of age are considered infants. Children younger than seven days old are not allowed on the AZAL flight. Infants do not need a separate seat. They may travel on the lap of an accompanying adult. One adult may travel with two infants. In this case you need to buy one seat for one infant, and the other can be on the adult's lap.

AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines Infants policy

Check in rules

AZAL Check-in can be done online (via the website or mobile application) or at the airport. Online check-in opens 24 hours before departure and closes 120 minutes before departure on BUTA Airways flights and 60 minutes before departure on AZAL flights. At the airport check-in and baggage drop-off counters close 60 minutes before departure.

AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines Check-in rules

Unaccompanied minors

Children over the age of five can travel alone. However, AZAL airline provides an accompanying service for minors. The service is compulsory and is provided at the request of parents/guardians.

Unaccompanied minors in AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines

On-time performance

70.97%On-time arrivals
12.74 minAverage delay
97.55%Completion rate
2.45%Cancellation rate

Azerbaijan Airlines FAQs

Find quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Azerbaijan Airlines.

How many cabin bags can I bring on Azerbaijan Airlines, and what are their limits?

Economy allows one bag; Premium Economy and Business allow two. Each is limited to 10 kg and 55 × 40 × 23 cm. Handbags, briefcases and laptops are additionally permitted.

How late can I buy extra baggage online with Azerbaijan Airlines?

Buy it with your ticket or through Manage My Booking until one hour before departure. Baggage purchases during online check-in are available from 48 to four hours before departure.

Does a lap infant get free baggage on Azerbaijan Airlines, and is a stroller extra?

A lap infant under two receives one free item up to 10 kg and 118 cm combined dimensions. A stroller is checked free in addition to the standard allowance.

Can an unaccompanied child use AZAL services on an airport-change or partner-airline connection?

No. UM service excludes terminal or airport changes, AZAL-marketed codeshares, itineraries involving interline carriers, and overnight stops at the transfer point.

When may a parent leave after handing over an unaccompanied child to AZAL, and who can collect them?

The parent or guardian must remain until departure. Collection is restricted to the named adult after name and ID checks and a signature. Notify AZAL immediately if that adult is delayed.

How old must a newborn be to fly with Azerbaijan Airlines, and which documents are needed?

The baby must be older than seven days and accompanied by a parent or responsible passenger. Provide a birth or maternity-hospital certificate. This page requires no separate health certificate for babies over seven days. Coordinate carriage when booking.

What limits and advance approval apply to pets travelling in the AZAL cabin?

Pet and carrier together must not exceed 8 kg; the carrier limit is 40 × 30 × 20 cm. Notify AZAL at least 24 hours before departure and obtain advance approval in the booking record.

Does AZAL Stopover accommodation include airport transfers or an Azerbaijan visa?

No. Hotel accommodation is limited to eligible transit bookings and available partner hotels. Passengers cover transfers, visas and other excluded costs and must meet Azerbaijan entry requirements.

Does AZAL’s optional Disruption Assistance cover purchased seats, baggage or hotels?

No. It covers the flight only. This is a separately purchased HTS product; rebooking is subject to the stated limit. It is not an automatic compensation promise for every ticket.

What extra checked baggage do AZAL Miles status members receive?

On AZAL-operated flights, Silver, Gold and Platinum members receive one additional piece up to 23 kg; Elite members receive two such pieces. This does not establish the same allowance on partner-operated flights.