Leaving Azerbaijan by land: foreigners may leave without a permit.
Entry by land for tourists is closed until 02.01.2027. The exception is the Tbilisi → Baku train for citizens who do not need a visa for Azerbaijan.
Checked on 04.11.2026. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan. We will check the rules again after 02.01.2027.Azerbaijan border crossings: what is open in 2026
Which land border crossings Azerbaijan has, with which country, and whether a foreigner can leave or enter there.
Our transfers go one way: from Baku or another city to the border.
Crossing points
| Crossing | Country | Where | Foreigner: exit | Foreigner: entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bridge (Qırmızı Körpü) | Georgia | Gazakh district, Ikinji Shikhli village | yes, without a permit | no |
| Balakan — Lagodekhi (Mazımqara in the state list) | Georgia | Balakan district, Mazımqara village | yes, without a permit | no |
| Sadikhli | Georgia | Agstafa district, Sadikhli village | yes, without a permit | no |
| Mughanli | Georgia | Zagatala district, Mughanli village | yes, without a permit | no |
| Samur | Russia | Qusar district, Samur settlement | yes, without a permit | no |
| Böyük Kəsik (train only) | Georgia | Agstafa district | yes, by train | only foreigners with visa-free entry, by train |
| Iran, Turkey | Crossing points exist; exit rules for foreigners are not confirmed — check before your trip. | |||
| Armenia | Borders are closed. | |||
By the list of crossing points approved by the Cabinet of Ministers and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan; checked on 04.11.2026.
Our transfer to the border — one way only
We drive you from Azerbaijan to the border crossing. We do not offer trips from the border into Azerbaijan: entry by land is closed for tourists.
Prices per car, one way. On 30.12–02.01 the holiday rate ×3 applies.
After the border
- Red Bridge: our partner drives you on to Tbilisi: $120 / $150 / $180. Total Baku → Tbilisi: $310 / $370 / $430.
- Lagodekhi: our partner drives you on to Tbilisi: $160 / $220 / $250. Total Baku → Tbilisi: $330 / $410 / $450.
- Sadikhli, Mughanli, Samur: after the border you continue on your own.
- Samur: you need a regular Russian visa; according to available data, the Russian e-visa is not accepted at this crossing — check on evisa.kdmid.ru.
Train Tbilisi — Baku
- Since 25.05.2026 entry and exit by train between Azerbaijan and Georgia is allowed for citizens of Azerbaijan and foreigners with visa-free entry — for example, citizens of Russia, Turkey, Georgia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
- Citizens of the EU, the UK and the USA need an e-visa for Azerbaijan, so the Tbilisi → Baku train is not for them.
- Baku → Tbilisi: open to everyone with a passport.
Alat port: ferries across the Caspian
ASCO ferries and Ro-Ro ships sail from the Baku International Sea Trade Port in Alat, about 70 km from Baku, to Kuryk (Kazakhstan) and Turkmenbashi (Turkmenistan).
There is no timetable: these are cargo ships with passenger cabins, and they leave when loaded.
Fares per person: Kuryk $60–80, Turkmenbashi $50–60 (2024 data).
Entry to Azerbaijan by ferry is closed to tourists.
Our transfer Baku → Alat port, one way
Book Baku → Alat port on WhatsApp
Ferry fares: Caspian Post, 04.10.2024. We are not connected with ASCO and do not sell ferry tickets.
Questions and answers
Can a foreigner leave Azerbaijan by land?
Yes. As of 04.11.2026 foreigners may leave Azerbaijan by land without a permit (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan).
Can I enter Azerbaijan by land?
Not as a tourist. Entry by land is closed until 02.01.2027. The exception is the Tbilisi → Baku train for foreigners with visa-free entry. That is why our transfers go only from Azerbaijan to the border.
Can I enter Azerbaijan by ferry?
No, entry by ferry is closed to tourists.
Are the crossings open 24 hours? Can I cross on foot?
There is no state data on opening hours or crossing on foot, so we do not give it. Ask us on WhatsApp before your trip.
Sources (checked 04.11.2026): Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, entry rules; Embassy of the Czech Republic in Baku, 03.09.2026; State Migration Service via 1news.az, 26.05.2026; Trend and 1news, 17.09.2026 (regime extended until 02.01.2027, 06:00). 4T Transfer is not connected with the Border Service, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ADY or ASCO.