Gabala International Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-16Qabala International Airport serves the Qabala district in northern Azerbaijan, at the foot of the Greater Caucasus. It sits about 20 km south-west of Qabala town and roughly 220 km north-west of Baku. President Ilham Aliyev opened it on 17 November 2011 to support tourism in the region, which draws visitors to the mountain resorts and hiking areas nearby.
Services at Gabala International Airport
1 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- None listed yetCar Rentals
- 2optionsHotelsQafqaz Riverside Hotel, Qafqaz Tufandag HotelView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers56K55,700 in 2014
- Services2listed across 1 of 6 types
- Movements918918 flights a year
- Local timeBaku time
- IATAGBBICAO UBBQ
- Opened2011
- Runways1
- Terminals1international
Terminals
1 terminal- PAInternationalPassenger TerminalAzerbaijan Airlines, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, IrAero
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- QabalaNortheast of the airport20 km
Questions
Answers drawn from the listings on this page.
What are the airport codes for Gabala International Airport?
Gabala International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: GBB, ICAO: UBBQ. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Gabala International Airport located?
Gabala International Airport is located in Gabala, Qabala District, Azerbaijan. The airport coordinates are 40.8086°, 47.7254°.
What services are available at Gabala International Airport?
Gabala International Airport offers: 2 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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