Flights to Ganja

Ganja offers its visitors a variety of accommodation options, ranging from luxury five-star hotels to budget-friendly boutique hotels and hostels. In general, five-star hotels located on Ataturk Street and Nizami Gencevi Street, the city's busiest streets, promise a luxurious and comfortable accommodation experience. Besides, by choosing these hotels, you can reach many historical and tourist buildings and areas in the city center on foot. Suppose you are looking for a peaceful and economical option in an atmosphere that reflects the city's original architecture. In that case, you can consider boutique hotels and hostels located in other parts of the city.

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Ganja, which has similar tastes to Turkish and Iranian cuisine, is one of the attractive cities for food enthusiastic travelers. Prepared with more than 40 recipes in the city and flavored with saffron and greens, pilaf varieties are one of the most famous dishes of Ganja. Besides, "shashlik kebab" made with lamb and beef and "Gurze," a type of ravioli, are among the most popular delicacies. "Dovğa soup, Qutab, Azerbaijani baklava and sheki halva" are the other famous local dishes that you should try in Ganja.

We have compiled information you need to know during your Ganja travel.

Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Ganja

• The majority of the local people in Ganja can speak and understand Turkish. Accordingly, you can easily communicate in Turkish in Ganja.
• Most of the taxis in the city do not have a taximeter. Therefore, if you will use a taxi for transportation, do not neglect to bargain before the journey.
• Tap water is not drinkable in many regions in Ganja. So, don't forget to have a bottle of water with you.
• If you are planning a visit to Ganja during the winter months, make sure to pack thick clothes suitable for the winter months in your suitcase.

About Visa

Citizens of the Republic of Turkey can enter the country by only presenting their new generation chip ID cards for their touristic travels not exceeding 90 days. However, many other nationalities may be subject to some visa requirements. You can click here to find more information about the Azerbaijan visa requirements and process.

Weather

Due to the continental climate in Ganja, the winter months are pretty cold and snowy, while the summer months are hot and dry. So, you can choose the spring months when the air temperatures are mild to visit Ganja.

Neighboring Cities

• Goygol (14 km)
• Goranboy (42 km)
• Shamkir (40 km)

Essential Numbers

• Country Code: +994
• City Code: 22
• Ganja Airport (GNJ) Phone Number: +994 22 256 99 63
• Police: 02
• Ambulance: 03

Hosting countless historical buildings with its deep-rooted past, Ganja is a magnificent city waiting to be discovered. Drawing attention to its dazzling architecture and historical texture, Ganja welcomes its visitors with a fascinating atmosphere with its natural beauties, museums, and mosques.

• Atatürk Street, the most lively street of the city, is one of the most important streets that reflects the historical texture and culture of the city with its historical buildings and museums. Afterwards, you can visit the Nizami Gencevi Mausoleum, which has become the city's symbol and have the opportunity to see the sculptures around it.
• The Bottle House, built using 50 thousand glass bottles, is among the places worth seeing with its impressive architecture and interior design. Another building that draws attention to the city's architecture is the Shah Abbas Mosque, red bricks.
• By visiting Goygol Lake, which reflects the natural beauties of Ganja, you can relax with a magnificent view of the lake and the forest and have a pleasant time in a peaceful atmosphere.
• Other important touristic points that you should include in your sightseeing list during your trip to Ganja are the Ganja castle, government building, Armenian church, Caucasian Albanian church, Alexander Nevsky church, and Khan Bagy park.