Ganja is Azerbaijan's second largest city and is associated with the poet Nizami Ganjavi, whose white mausoleum on the edge of town is its most visited site. Javad Khan Street in the centre is a pedestrianised bazaar, and the Shah Abbas Mosque and the caravanserai stand on the same axis. About half an hour from the city, Goygol is a mountain lake formed by the earthquake of 1139 and ringed by forest. Turkish citizens can enter Azerbaijan without a visa using an identity card. Turkish Airlines flies direct from Istanbul and Pegasus and AJet from Sabiha Gokcen.
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See flights to Ganja →When to visit Ganja
April to June and September to October suit both the city and the road to the lake best. July and August are hot, though the forested area around Goygol stays cooler. Winters are cold and snow falls on the surrounding mountains.
Things to do in Ganja
The Nizami Ganjavi mausoleum
Visit the white stone mausoleum on the edge of the city and the sculpture park around it.
Javad Khan Street
Walk the pedestrianised street, stop at the tea houses and watch the evening crowd.
The Bottle House
See the house faced with tens of thousands of glass bottles and read its story on the panel at the gate.
The Imamzadeh complex
Visit the blue domed shrine and the courtyard buildings around it.
Goygol National Park
Walk the shore of the mountain lake about 35 km from the city and follow the forest paths.
The Shah Abbas Mosque and caravanserai
See the 17th century mosque on the square and step into the courtyard of the caravanserai beside it.
Flights from Turkey to Ganja
Ganja is served by Ganja International Airport (GNJ), about 8 km from the city centre and reached by taxi in about 15 minutes. There are direct flights from Istanbul and Sabiha Gokcen. Baku is about 4 hours 30 minutes away by road.
Ganja FAQ
How can I get a Ganja flight package?
You can split the cost of your Ganja flight package with Suso over 3 to 24 months, and no credit card limit is required.
Which airport serves Ganja and how do I reach the city?
Flights land at Ganja International Airport (GNJ), about 8 km from the centre, reached by taxi in about 15 minutes.
Are there direct flights from Turkiye to Ganja, and is a visa needed?
Yes. Turkish Airlines flies direct from Istanbul and Pegasus and AJet from Sabiha Gokcen, with the flight taking about 2 hours 45 minutes. Turkish citizens can enter Azerbaijan without a visa and may travel with an identity card.
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