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Baku eSIM

29 Azerbaijan plans · from $5.37

Baku puts a walled medieval core, three flame-shaped towers and a Caspian promenade within a few minutes of each other, with mud volcanoes and 40,000-year-old petroglyphs an hour down the coast. A travel eSIM covers the city and the mountain regions north, and Azerbaijan is well outside any roaming bundle you might already have.

Landing at Heydar Aliyev International (GYD)

The airport is 20km north-east, about 30 minutes by the Aeroexpress bus or a taxi. Azerbaijan requires an eVisa for most visitors — arrange it before you fly, as it is not issued on arrival for everyone.

eSIM plans that cover Baku

Baku is covered by every Azerbaijan plan below — there is no separate city-only eSIM to buy.

Choose a data plan

1 GB

7 days· 0.2 GB per $1

$5.37

★ BEST VALUE

Unlimited

1 days· ∞ GB per $1

$5.72

2 GB

15 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$8.19

3 GB

30 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$10.66

Unlimited

3 days· ∞ GB per $1

$12.77

5 GB

30 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$15.43

Unlimited

5 days· ∞ GB per $1

$19.83

10 GB

30 days· 0.5 GB per $1

$23.36

Unlimited

7 days· ∞ GB per $1

$26.89

Unlimited

10 days· ∞ GB per $1

$37.45

20 GB

30 days· 0.6 GB per $1

$37.45

Unlimited

15 days· ∞ GB per $1

$55.07

50 GB

30 days· 0.7 GB per $1

$81.53

Unlimited

30 days· ∞ GB per $1

$107.95

100 GB

30 days· 0.8 GB per $1

$143.22

Which networks you'll be on in Baku

Siima eSIMs for Azerbaijan ride Azercell, Bakcell and Nar. Coverage is strong across Baku and the Absheron peninsula, and good along the main highways north and west.

Coverage around Baku

Icherisheher and the boulevard

Strong signal across the walled old city, the Maiden Tower and the full length of the Caspian seafront promenade.

Flame Towers and the funicular

The hillside above the city, the Highland Park viewpoint and the funicular are all covered.

Gobustan and the mud volcanoes

The petroglyph reserve and the museum have coverage; the mud volcano field beyond it is on a rough track where signal thins.

Sheki, Gabala and the Caucasus

The mountain towns and the main roads north-west are covered. Higher valleys and border districts have restrictions and gaps — some regions require permits, so check before driving.

How much data you need

A week in Azerbaijan is 2–4 GB. Translation apps carry more weight here than in most destinations — signage outside Baku is largely Azerbaijani and Russian.

Work it out with our data usage calculator →

Frequently asked questions

Can I travel overland between Azerbaijan and Armenia?
No. The border is closed and there is no crossing between the two countries. Caucasus itineraries covering both route through Georgia — and each of the three needs its own eSIM plan.
Does my Azerbaijan eSIM work in Georgia?
No — Georgia is a separate country plan. The Baku–Tbilisi route is a common overland leg, so plan for the change at the border.
How do I set up an eSIM before arriving in Baku?
Install it at home while you still have Wi-Fi: open Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM and scan the QR code from your Siima confirmation email. Leave the line switched off until you land — the plan starts counting from first use in Azerbaijan, not from purchase.
How much data do I need for a trip to Baku?
A week in Azerbaijan is 2–4 GB. Translation apps carry more weight here than in most destinations — signage outside Baku is largely Azerbaijani and Russian.
Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in Baku?
Almost always. Daily roaming passes from most home carriers run $10–15 per day, while Siima plans covering Baku start from $5.37 for the whole trip. You also avoid per-megabyte charges if you exceed a roaming pass allowance.
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