Product info
Baku eSIM plans
| Unlimited data · 5 days | $30.99 | Buy eSIM |
| Ohayu recommendsUnlimited data · 10 days | $46.99 | Buy eSIM |
| Unlimited data · 15 days | $59.99 | Buy eSIM |
| 2GB prepaid eSIM · 7 days | $11.99$6.00 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 3GB prepaid eSIM · 14 days | $16.99$5.66 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 5GB prepaid eSIM · 30 days | $22.49$4.50 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 10GB prepaid eSIM · 30 days | $40.49$4.05 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 15GB prepaid eSIM · 60 days | $54.49$3.63 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 20GB prepaid eSIM · 90 days | $68.49$3.42 / GB | Buy eSIM |
You can install your eSIM before the trip and activate it when you arrive in Azerbaijan. Validity starts after eSIM activation.
Plan details
How much mobile data you need
What's the best eSIM for Baku?
Baku weekend – 2 GB
Maps, translation, and old city photos over 3-4 days.
A week in Azerbaijan – 5 GB
Maps, social media, and video calls between regions.
Baku + the mountains – 15 GB
Sheki, Quba and Gabala by car. One eSIM covers the country.
Remote work – Unlimited
Hotspot for your laptop from a café in the White City.
Coverage and network
Honest about coverage
Azerbaijan mobile networks
Azerbaijan ranks 46th globally at 99 Mbps, with Baku ahead at 119 Mbps download. The capital is comfortably covered by all three operators; the regions are a step behind. (Speedtest by Ookla, June 2026)
Speedtest Global Index · Mobile · Baku · June 2026
Download
119.04 Mbps
Upload
29.93 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
Global rank
#78 of 98
Real Baku conditions
- Boulevard & Flame Towers: Strong coverage along the Caspian boulevard, around the Flame Towers, and through the modern districts. Fast enough for video calls outdoors.
- Icherisheher (Old City): Coverage is fine in the walled old city, though the narrow lanes and thick stone can weaken indoor signal in the older buildings and caravanserais.
- Gobustan, Quba & Sheki: Day trips to Gobustan and the Absheron peninsula hold signal. Head north to Quba or west to Sheki and the mountain roads get patchier between towns.
One eSIM, the whole country
Baku is just the start - this eSIM covers all of Azerbaijan. Keep the same plan for Sheki, Quba, or Gabala.
How to install eSIM
Connected in 3 steps
- 01
Buy before you fly
Choose your data plan before your trip.
- 02
Download & install
Log in to your account, tap your eSIM, and follow the on-screen instructions.
- 03
Land & activate
Activate when you arrive in Azerbaijan. Turn on roaming for the eSIM and it connects to a local network.
Before you buy, make sure your phone supports eSIM — see Ohayu compatible devices list or dial *#06#. It's a free request to your phone's settings. If you see the EID number — your phone is eSIM-compatible.
Arriving in Baku
Free Wi-Fi at Heydar Aliyev Airport
Meant to do it at home and did not? Heydar Aliyev has free Wi-Fi in all public areas with no registration - connect and finish setup before the taxi into town.
Side by side
Baku eSIM Comparison
Indicative comparison based on publicly listed Azerbaijan plans as of July 2026. Competitor pricing and policies change - check their sites for current terms.
Frequently asked questions
Where to buy a SIM card in Baku?
There are Azercell, Bakcell and Nar stores at the airport and throughout the city, and you will need your passport at the counter. A travel eSIM like Ohayu skips the shop - install before you fly and after landing it can connect you to supported networks like Azercell, Bakcell or Nar.
Do I need to show ID to buy a SIM card in Baku?
Yes - bring your passport to buy a local Azerbaijani SIM. Travel eSIMs like Ohayu are data-only and do not assign you an Azerbaijani number, so there is no counter and no passport step.
What is Azerbaijan's phone IMEI registration rule?
Azerbaijan runs a national IMEI database. If you bring a handset from abroad and use it with a local Azerbaijani SIM, the device has to be registered within 30 days of that first connection or it gets blocked on all Azerbaijani networks. Registration is done via imei.az, my.gov.az, ASAN service centres or post offices, with your passport and the IMEI (dial *#06# to find it).
The trigger is using a local SIM, not the length of your stay. Ohayu eSIMs are data-only and issue no Azerbaijani number, so buying one does not put you through that process - but if you also plan to use a local SIM on a longer trip, check the current rules and fees at imei.az first, since the fee structure has been revised more than once.
Why isn't my eSIM working in Baku?
On the mountain roads to Quba or Sheki it gets patchy between towns. If the cause is not local, make sure Ohayu is your data line and roaming is switched on, then cycle Airplane mode once. If it stays down, chat and support@ohayu.com are open 24/7.
