Conference Venue

Travel Information for Azerbaijan:

Visa requirements:

Please consult the embassy for visa requirements. (Presently, a visa is not required from Turkish citizens. Make sure, however, that you have your passport and new-format identity card with you. Also, please make sure to consult the embassy for visa requirements for the most up-to-date information.)

Time Zone:

Azerbaijan is located 4 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, and 1 hour ahead of Turkey.

Weather:

Baku, similar to Chicago, is apparently famous for its winds. End-of-October, for which the conference is scheduled, is likely to be cool, so make sure to bring warm clothing.

COVID-19-Related Travel Restrictions:

Citizens of a number of countries, including Turkey, are allowed to enter Azerbaijan by air, provided that they present a COVID-19 passport and a document confirming the negative result of a PCR test on COVID-19 issued within 72 hours prior to the flight. For the most up-to-date and thorough information, please check the Azerbaijani government Web site https://nk.gov.az.

Concerning COVID-19-related restrictions for flights to Turkey from Azerbaijan, please consult Turkish Airlines’ Web page https://www.turkishairlines.com/tr-tr/duyurular/coronavirus-salgini/turkiye-seyahat-kurallari/

Currency:

Azerbaijan’s currency is manat.