Azerbaijan's national carrier connecting the Caspian to the world.
Founded
1992
Headquarters
Baku, Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) is the flag carrier of the Republic of Azerbaijan, headquartered in Baku. Founded in 1992 following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, it operates scheduled passenger and cargo services to destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and beyond.
The airline is state-owned and serves as the primary international gateway for Azerbaijan, operating from Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku. It has undergone significant modernization efforts, replacing older Soviet-era aircraft with contemporary Boeing and Airbus models.
AZAL also operates subsidiary operations including charter and regional services, and has played a key role in expanding Azerbaijan's connectivity as the country has grown as an energy and transit hub.
Hubs & network
Azerbaijan Airlines operates primarily from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Baku, with secondary operations from Ganja International Airport.
Fleet
The fleet consists of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, Boeing 767s, Airbus A320-family aircraft, and ATR 72 turboprops for regional routes.
Notable facts
- ›AZAL was established in 1992 following Azerbaijan's independence from the Soviet Union.
- ›The airline is fully state-owned by the Government of Azerbaijan.
- ›It introduced the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to modernize its long-haul operations.
- ›AZAL operates the AZAL Cargo division for freight services.
- ›The airline has been expanding routes into Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
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