Azerbaijan's Heydar Aliyev International Airport is modern, but the transfer into Baku's old town or to the Absheron Peninsula requires a driver who knows the city's road layout and the specific addresses of hotels within the walled Icherisheher district. For visitors making regional transfers to Sheki, the Gabala mountain area, or the Gobustan volcanic plateau, a pre-arranged vehicle with route knowledge and timing confirmation is significantly more useful than roadside transport. Azerbaijan's roads outside the capital vary in condition and signage, and a driver who knows them is a practical advantage.