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Gabala International Airport

Gabala, Azerbaijan

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Gabala International Airport

Gabala, Azerbaijan

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UBBQ

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935 ft

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Azerbaijan's gateway to the scenic Greater Caucasus resort region.

Opened

2011

Location

Gabala, Azerbaijan

Gabala International Airport (IATA: GBB, ICAO: UBBQ) is a regional airport located near the town of Gabala in northwestern Azerbaijan, serving the surrounding mountain resort area popular with tourists and vacationers. The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 935 meters (3,068 feet) above sea level, reflecting the mountainous terrain of the region. The airport was developed to support tourism in Gabala, which is home to ski resorts, hotels, and recreational facilities that attract both domestic and international visitors. It handles a relatively modest volume of traffic, with scheduled and charter services connecting it to Baku and select international destinations. Gabala International Airport is operated under Azerbaijani civil aviation authority oversight and has seen periodic expansion of its route network in line with growing tourism interest in the region.

Terminals

The airport operates a single passenger terminal designed to handle the moderate tourist and leisure traffic typical of a regional resort gateway.

Getting to & from

Ground transport between Gabala International Airport and Gabala town centre is primarily available via taxi and private transfers, with the town approximately 8–10 kilometres from the airport.

Airlines here

Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has operated routes to and from Gabala, connecting the airport to Baku's Heydar Aliyev International Airport and select international points.

Notable facts

›The airport is situated at an elevation of roughly 935 metres (3,068 feet) above sea level.
›Gabala is a prominent tourist destination in Azerbaijan, known for ski resorts and the Tufandag mountain complex.
›The airport was built to support the growing tourism industry in the Gabala region.
›Gabala has hosted the annual Gabala International Music Festival, which has increased visitor numbers to the region.
›The runway and facilities were developed to accommodate both domestic and international charter flights.

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Airlines serving this airport

Ural Airlines

Routes

GBB → DMEU6 · 320

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Airbus A3201 routes

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