Non-stop flights to Nakhchivan (NAJ)
Nakhchivan International Airport is the third largest airport in Azerbaijan. It is an international airport. In total there are 4 airports around the world that have direct flights to Nakhchivan, spread around 4 cities in 2 countries. Currently, there are 2 domestic flights to Nakhchivan.
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All direct flights to Nakhchivan Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Nakhchivan Best time to visit Nakhchivan Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 224 flights arriving at Nakhchivan Airport, which are 49 flights per week or 7 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Nakhchivan are routes from Baku (GYD) in Azerbaijan and Ganja (GNJ), also in Azerbaijan. These two routes together are operated 220 times this month, and make up for 98% of all monthly arrivals at Nakhchivan International Airport.
The longest flight to Nakhchivan NAJ is departing from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO). This non-stop flight takes around 3 hours and 45 minutes and covers a distance of 1,193 miles (1,920 km).
List of all direct flights to Nakhchivan
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Nakhchivan, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Nakhchivan.
Airlines flying to Nakhchivan
Currently, there are 3 airlines that fly to Nakhchivan. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all NAJ flights:
What is the best time to visit Nakhchivan?
☀️ Hot Mediterranean
The Mediterranean regions near Nakhchivan are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.
Nakhchivan is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.
Intercontinental flights to Nakhchivan
The only intercontinental flights to Nakhchivan International Airport (NAJ) are from Europe and the Middle-East, as of April 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Europe to Nakhchivan
UTair is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Europe to Nakhchivan. They fly seasonal from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO).
Non-stop flights from the Middle-East / Western Asia to Nakhchivan
AJet: seasonal flights from Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW).
Azerbaijan: year-round flights from Baku (GYD).
International flights to Nakhchivan
Flights from Russia to Nakhchivan
Moscow Vnukovo is the only city in Russia with direct flights to Nakhchivan. From Moscow Vnukovo, direct flights are offered by UTair. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Russia
Flights from Turkey to Nakhchivan
In Turkey, the only airport that has a direct connection to Nakhchivan is Istanbul (Sabiha). From Istanbul (Sabiha), direct flights are offered by AJet. This route is not operational yet but will start in May.
All flights from Turkey
Domestic flights to Nakhchivan
Flights from Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan
There are 2 airports in Azerbaijan that have non-stop domestic flights to Nakhchivan.
From Baku and Ganja, you can fly with Azerbaijan.
All flights from Azerbaijan
Alternative airports near Nakhchivan
Flying to an alternative airport near Nakhchivan could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Nakhchivan (NAJ) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Maku (IMQ) and Syunik (YUK).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Nakhchivan?
There are 2 airports in Nakhchivan: Nakhchivan International Airport (NAJ) and Maku International Airport (IMQ).
What is the best airport to fly into Nakhchivan?
The most convenient airport to fly into Nakhchivan is Nakhchivan International Airport (NAJ).
How many airlines fly to Nakhchivan?
There are 3 airlines flying to Nakhchivan from 4 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Nakhchivan?
Azerbaijan, AJet and UTair operate most flights to Nakhchivan. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Nakhchivan?
There are no alliances flying to Nakhchivan at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to Nakhchivan?
There are roughly 224 flights arriving at Nakhchivan every month (or 49 flights each week), from a total of 4 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Nakhchivan Airport?
The official name of Nakhchivan Airport is Nakhchivan International Airport.
What is the airport code of Nakhchivan Airport?
The airport code of Nakhchivan Airport is NAJ.
What are the most popular flights to Nakhchivan?
Baku, Ganja and Moscow Vnukovo are the 3 most popular routes to Nakhchivan. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Nakhchivan, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Nakhchivan?
| Baku to Nakhchivan | 1h 10m |
| Ganja to Nakhchivan | 55m |
| Moscow Vnukovo to Nakhchivan | 3h 45m |
| Istanbul (Sabiha) to Nakhchivan | 2h 35m |
