Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport Lounges
Heydar Aliyev International Airport · Baku, Azerbaijan
Heydar Aliyev International (GYD) is Azerbaijan's main gateway, and almost all of its lounges sit in Terminal 1. The independent lounges are reachable on DragonPass and Priority Pass, with Star Alliance and oneworld each served by a business-class lounge. Terminal 2 adds a single airside lounge, and a few paid check-in and arrivals lounges round out the field.
Content updated June 23, 2026
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This guide is compiled from airline, alliance and lounge-operator sources plus published access rules from Priority Pass and DragonPass — we haven't independently visited every Heydar Aliyev International Airport lounge yet. Nothing here is a paid placement, and the guide is updated as lounges open, close, renovate or change access policies. Read more about how we verify lounge data.
Last updated June 23, 2026
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Absheron Lounge
The Absheron Lounge sits airside in Terminal 1 after passport control and security, and takes both DragonPass and Priority Pass — the most flexible airside option for most international departures out of Baku, with runway views and a calm, contemporary feel.
Salam Lounge
The Salam Lounge is the widest-access lounge at GYD — DragonPass, Priority Pass and Star Alliance all get you in. It sits landside near entrance B, so it's useful before you clear passport control and security.
VIP Service Group Business Class Lounge
The VIP Service Group Business Class Lounge on Terminal 1 Level 4 serves oneworld premium-cabin passengers and eligible status holders, with a business centre, charging stations, an open bar and buffet, and panoramic runway views.
Mugam Lounge
The Mugam Lounge is the lone airside lounge in Terminal 2, reachable on DragonPass and Priority Pass. If you're departing from T2, this is your option — a contemporary space with tarmac views and distinct quiet, social and work zones.
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Absheron Lounge
★3.6Absheron Lounge sits airside in Terminal 1 at Baku Heydar Aliyev, after passport control and security in the departures area. It takes DragonPass and Priority Pass, making it the most…
The AZAL Business Class Check-In Lounge at Baku Heydar Aliyev is a private check-in area for premium passengers flying Azerbaijan Airlines. It offers private check-in and bag-drop…
The Baku Club Arrivals Lounge at Baku Heydar Aliyev is a paid-entry arrivals service for inbound passengers, offering white-glove baggage delivery and porter assistance. It's located after…
Mugam Lounge
★2.2Mugam Lounge is the sole lounge in Terminal 2 at Baku Heydar Aliyev, sitting airside after passport control and security on the right-hand side. It takes DragonPass and Priority Pass and is…
Premium Bank Lounge sits airside in Terminal 1 at Baku Heydar Aliyev, after security in the Bus Gate Zone. It takes DragonPass and Priority Pass, with a sleek, contemporary feel,…
The Salam Check-In Lounge at Baku Heydar Aliyev is a paid-entry private check-in and bag-drop area with access to expedited security. A variety of soft drinks and snacks is available while…
Salam Lounge
★2.8Salam Lounge at Baku Heydar Aliyev Terminal 1 has the widest access of any GYD lounge — DragonPass, Priority Pass and Star Alliance all get you in. It sits landside near entrance B on the…
The Business Class Lounge at Baku Heydar Aliyev Terminal 1 serves Star Alliance premium-cabin passengers and eligible status holders. It's a sleek, contemporary space with floor-to-ceiling…
The VIP Service Group Business Class Lounge sits airside on Level 4 of Terminal 1 at Baku Heydar Aliyev, serving oneworld premium-cabin and eligible status passengers. A sophisticated, airy…
Heydar Aliyev International Airport lounges by terminal.
Terminal 1
Terminal 1 is the main international terminal and holds the bulk of Baku's lounges. The airside independents (Absheron and Premium Bank) take DragonPass and Priority Pass, the airline business-class lounges serve Star Alliance and oneworld passengers, and the landside Salam Lounge adds Star Alliance access before the checkpoint. Paid check-in and arrivals lounges also operate here.
- —Largest cluster of GYD lounges, across landside and airside
- —Absheron and Premium Bank take DragonPass and Priority Pass (airside)
- —Salam Lounge is landside and adds Star Alliance access
- —Business Class Lounge (Star Alliance) and VIP Service Group (oneworld) serve airline passengers
Terminal 2
Terminal 2 is the smaller terminal at Heydar Aliyev and carries a single lounge. The Mugam Lounge sits airside after passport control and security on the right-hand side, and is reachable on DragonPass or Priority Pass — the only lounge option if you're departing from T2.
- —Far fewer lounges than Terminal 1 — the Mugam Lounge is the only option
- —Airside, after passport control and security
- —Reachable on DragonPass or Priority Pass
How to get into lounges at GYD.
Baku is a DragonPass and Priority Pass airport first — those two memberships open the independent lounges in both terminals. Star Alliance and oneworld status each reach a dedicated business-class lounge, and a few paid check-in and arrivals lounges sell entry directly. Most lounges are in Terminal 1, so check which terminal you're flying from before you decide.
DragonPass
DragonPass is accepted at the widest set of GYD independents, including the airside Absheron and Premium Bank lounges in Terminal 1, the Mugam Lounge in Terminal 2 and the landside Salam Lounge. It's the most useful single membership here.
DragonPassPriority Pass
Priority Pass works at the same core independents — Absheron, Premium Bank and Mugam (airside) plus the landside Salam Lounge. Check the per-lounge page to confirm your lounge and terminal before you travel.
Priority PassAirline & alliance lounges
Star Alliance passengers are served at the Terminal 1 Business Class Lounge and the landside Salam Lounge, while oneworld premium-cabin and status passengers use the VIP Service Group Business Class Lounge on Terminal 1 Level 4. Access follows your ticket and tier.
Star Alliance
oneworldWalk-in / paid entry
A few Baku lounges sell entry directly rather than through a membership — the Baku Club arrivals lounge, the Salam Check-In Lounge and the AZAL Business Class Check-In Lounge. These cover arrivals, check-in and bag-drop rather than a standard airside wait.
Business class ticket
A business-class ticket on a Star Alliance or oneworld carrier gets you into that alliance's business-class lounge directly — the simplest route if you're flying premium out of Baku, with no separate membership needed.
Star AllianceoneworldKnow before you go.
Lead with DragonPass or Priority Pass
- —Most of Baku's lounges are independent contract lounges, so a DragonPass or Priority Pass membership matters more than which airline you fly.
- —Both memberships cover the airside Absheron, Premium Bank and Mugam lounges, plus the landside Salam Lounge.
- —If you only carry one, either works at the core independents here — confirm your specific lounge on its page.
Know your terminal
- —Terminal 1 holds almost all of the lounges; Terminal 2 has only the Mugam Lounge.
- —Check which terminal your flight leaves from before choosing a lounge — the two terminals don't share lounges.
- —Most Terminal 1 lounges are airside, after passport control and security.
Landside vs airside
- —The Salam Lounge is landside near entrance B — handy before you clear passport control and security.
- —Absheron, Premium Bank and Mugam are airside, so you'll pass the checkpoint first.
- —The Baku Club arrivals lounge is for travellers landing rather than departing — don't confuse it with the airside departure lounges.
Check-in and arrivals options
- —The Salam and AZAL check-in lounges are private check-in and bag-drop areas with expedited security, not standard airside waiting lounges.
- —The Baku Club arrivals lounge offers porter and baggage service after you land.
- —If you want a place to relax before your flight, head for one of the airside membership lounges instead.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track 9 lounges at Heydar Aliyev International (GYD). Almost all are in Terminal 1, across landside and airside; Terminal 2 has a single airside lounge, the Mugam Lounge.
Yes. Priority Pass is accepted at the airside Absheron and Premium Bank lounges in Terminal 1, the Mugam Lounge in Terminal 2, and the landside Salam Lounge. DragonPass covers the same core lounges, so either membership works at the independents here.
For airside departures, the Absheron Lounge in Terminal 1 is the most flexible — it takes both DragonPass and Priority Pass. The Salam Lounge has the widest access overall, adding Star Alliance to DragonPass and Priority Pass, but it sits landside before the checkpoint.
A few lounges sell entry directly rather than through a membership — the Baku Club arrivals lounge, the Salam Check-In Lounge and the AZAL Business Class Check-In Lounge. These cover arrivals, check-in and bag-drop; the airside relaxation lounges are reached on DragonPass, Priority Pass or airline status.
Yes, but only one. The Mugam Lounge is the sole lounge in Terminal 2, sitting airside after passport control and security, and is reachable on DragonPass or Priority Pass.
Yes. The Terminal 1 Business Class Lounge serves Star Alliance passengers, and the VIP Service Group Business Class Lounge on Terminal 1 Level 4 serves oneworld premium-cabin and status passengers. Access depends on your ticket and frequent-flyer tier.
Yes. The Baku Club arrivals lounge sits after passport control on the ground level, opposite baggage belts 3 and 4, and offers porter and baggage-delivery service for travellers landing at Baku — separate from the airside departure lounges.
Most do. The Absheron, Premium Bank and Mugam lounges are airside, so you'll pass passport control and security first. The Salam Lounge is landside near entrance B, useful before the checkpoint.