AZAL Expands Flight Network with Increased Frequencies to Key Destinations
Baku, The Gulf Observer: Azerbaijan’s national airline, Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), is set to expand its international flight network this summer, offering increased connectivity and enhanced convenience for travelers. The carrier has announced plans to boost the frequency of flights from Baku to several popular destinations, including Antalya, Trabzon, Astana, Milan, and Chisinau.
To meet growing passenger demand, AZAL will introduce four additional weekly flights on the Baku–Antalya–Baku route starting May 1, enabling daily service to the Turkish resort city. Similarly, from May 12, the frequency of flights to Trabzon will rise to five times per week, further strengthening air links between Azerbaijan and Türkiye.
The airline is also enhancing its Central Asian services. Beginning May 12, the Baku–Astana–Baku route will increase to four flights per week, providing greater flexibility for business and leisure travelers between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan.
AZAL is additionally reinforcing its European operations as part of its summer schedule. Since April 1, the Baku–Milan route has been operating six times a week. From May 13, this route will become a daily service, offering greater access to one of Italy’s major commercial and cultural hubs.
In Eastern Europe, AZAL has already increased flights between Baku and Chisinau to five times per week as of April. Responding to continued demand, the airline will increase the frequency to six flights per week in early May and introduce daily flights from May 12.
This strategic expansion highlights AZAL’s ongoing commitment to improving passenger experience and meeting the growing needs of international travelers. The airline continues to play a key role in positioning Baku as a dynamic regional aviation hub.
