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Israeli Tourism to Azerbaijan Soars 139% Ahead of 2026

2/3/2026

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Israeli tourism to Azerbaijan rose 139% in 2025, with $59 million spent, according to Florian Sengstschmid, CEO of the Azerbaijan Tourism Board.
Azerbaijan was named the World Sports Capital for 2026, and plans are underway to double Israel–Azerbaijan flights to attract young Israelis, promoting adventure tourism, vibrant food scene, and nightlife.
Sengstschmid aims to extend the average trip length and encourage exploration beyond Baku to showcase Azerbaijan’s attractions.

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Israeli tourism to Azerbaijan rose 139% in 2025, with $59 million spent, according to Florian Sengstschmid, CEO of the Azerbaijan Tourism Board.
Azerbaijan was named the World Sports Capital for 2026, and plans are underway to double Israel–Azerbaijan flights to attract young Israelis, promoting adventure tourism, vibrant food scene, and nightlife.
Sengstschmid aims to extend the average trip length and encourage exploration beyond Baku to showcase Azerbaijan’s attractions.