Azal - Air transportation, cargo, Nasimi
- Baku, Nasimi district, Azadliq Avenue, 11
- (+99412) 493-34-78
- (+99412) 498-34-71
- (+99412) 497-26-00
- AZ1000
- https://azal.az
- https://facebook.com/AzerbaijanAirlines
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Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) is the national flag carrier of Azerbaijan and one of the largest aviation holdings in the region. Headquartered at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku, the company meets high international standards in passenger and cargo transportation. The airline has been awarded a prestigious "4-star" rating by Skytrax and is known for its highly modern aircraft fleet.
History: While the history of Azerbaijani civil aviation dates back to 1923, AZAL was established as an independent state concern in April 1992. Since the early 2000s, the airline moved to a phase of fleet renewal with modern Boeing and Airbus aircraft. In 2023, the AZAL and Buta Airways brands merged into a single "AZAL" brand to optimize service levels.
Team: Samir Rzayev is the President of the company. The management team consists of international-level specialists in aviation safety, flight operations, and strategic development.
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Passenger transportation: Operating flights on more than 50 routes across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas
AZAL Miles: A loyalty program for frequent flyers, allowing points to be collected and exchanged for flight tickets
VIP and Business services: Exclusive lounges at airports, priority check-in, and a premium in-flight catering menu
Cargo transportation (Silk Way): Providing global logistics solutions through entities within the AZAL holding Online Check-in: Seat selection and registration 48 hours before flight via the official website and mobile app
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Aircraft fleet: The fleet includes modern aircraft such as Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, Boeing 767, Airbus A320neo, and Airbus A321neo
Route network: The target for 2024-2026 is to increase the number of direct flight destinations to 85
Passenger traffic: According to 2025 results, the company transported a record number of over 3 million passengers
Investment agreements: A contract worth over $1 billion was signed with Boeing for the purchase of 8 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft
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Environmental sustainability: Reducing carbon emissions by 15-20% through the acquisition of new-generation "neo" engine aircraft
Education support: Close cooperation with the National Aviation Academy, internship programs for young pilots and engineers
Inclusivity: Creating special mobility conditions for passengers with physical disabilities within aircraft and at airports
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18.02.2026: AZAL announced an increase in the frequency of direct flights to new strategic European capitals
05.01.2026: The new "Premium Economy" class has been implemented on all long-haul flights
15.11.2025: An official decision was made to increase the frequency of the Baku-New York route to 5 times per week
12.06.2024: Won the "Best Regional Airline in Central Asia and CIS" award at the Skytrax World Airline Awards
