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Melbourne to Azerbaijan $360 Return on Virgin/Etihad @ Flight Centre

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Just booked a return flight From Melbourne to Azerbaijan $360 return. This will be my stepping stone to Europe.

Flight examples i experimented with are:

31st Jul to 8th Aug
31st Jul to 14th Aug
31st Jul to 15th Aug
added
24th Jul to 14th Aug
11th Jun to 19th Jul : $450
https://www.skyscanner.com.au/transport/flights/mela/baka/200611/200619/?adultsv2=1&childrenv2=&cabinclass=economy&rtn=1&preferdirects=false&outboundaltsenabled=false&inboundaltsenabled=false&qp_prevProvider=ins_month&qp_prevCurrency=AUD&qp_prevPrice=453&priceSourceId=taps-taps&priceTrace=201911192139IMELGYD20200611edauEY|201911192139IGYDMEL20200619edauEY#/

Have a fiddle and find something that fits your needs and mention them below for others :)

Even if I decide not to go, no great loss

Happy travelling Ozzy B Fam

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"""""""""EDIT"""""""""": For those of you flying on the 31st of July, wear something orange so fellow Ozbargainers can give each other hi-5s

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  • +1

    SYD = $1626 :(

    • +8

      Catch a jetstar flight to Melb ;)

      • +3

        Crazy thing is pushes the flight thru SYD anyway…

        Great price and great find!

        • +1

          If the flight goes through SYD anyway, is there anyway to just get on there?

          • +3

            @Stinge Master: No, out of sequence coupon/ticket redemption isn't allowed.

          • +1

            @Stinge Master: Sounds like a mission

            • +1

              @TwentyTwoCarats: I will send my lookalike friend in Melbourne my ID, he can hitch a free ride to SYD from Melbourne, then I jump on at SYD?

          • @Stinge Master: I believe on the return leg you can ask to get off in Sydney. You just need to ask the staff when you board in Baku if you can remove your bags in Sydney. I would imagine the likeliness that they will screw it up is high but if you live in Sydney it's not a big deal to have no. But in order to not have the whole flight cancelled you need to take the outbound legs.

            Just to be clear I read that on Hot UK Deals and have never done it myself.

      • Abd the interesting part is the flight departure from Mel to Syd to connect the next flight. Lol

    • +1

      This is also a replica post from secret flying. Great find though. This has been marked as expired with SF.

  • +58

    I read Azkaban and was like you sure it's a return flight?

    • Totally was about to say this!

    • +3

      Private escort by Dementors. They treat you like royalty… Highly recommend

      • +1

        Heard they suck the soul out of you

        • Just the ones that are all up in your face

    • Same I thought it said Azkaban

  • +4

    Damn tempting. I went to Baku two years ago for work and loved it. Great old town and good turkish baths. Been meaning to go back and explore more.

    • Is 1 week there enough?

      • +2

        Gonna pop into Istanbul during my time there. Can get $95 return flights to Istanbul

        • What's SAAAAAAP? sweating

          • @capslock janitor: Just something stupid me and my friends say, so I used it here too.

            Saaaaaaaap (definition: what is up, yay)

            • @geeluv: You mean like the Budweiser commercial? Wasssaaapppp

            • +1

              @geeluv: Fkn lol Thought it was some Azerbaijani lingo that I tried to search but couldn't find.

              Thai would be Sawatdi khraaaaaaap.

              Then you said saap at the end of post and got me even more confused

              • @capslock janitor: Haha. My humble apologies for the confusion. lol. I just got carried away when I saw the price and forgot I wasn't talking to my friends, but the whole Ozb community. Haha.

                Safe travels

                Saaaaaaaaaap ;)

  • +5

    Is Azerbaijan safe?

    • +25

      I tend to think if someone has to ask that question about a destination, then that destination probably isn't for them anyway.

      • -3

        Not sure why people are negging Roman's comment as I think it's correct.

      • +31

        Nothing wrong with visiting a country you know little about and never been to before.

        Safety is one of the first question you probably would ask.

      • +7

        Anyone asking that question should just go to gold coast only.

        • +8

          Yes, you and @wfd Tamar above both got my gentle sarcasm.

          But, for the sake of those who may be 'challenged' in some areas, and all the quick-to-neg types, let me be more explicit.

          Asking a question like 'Is it safe?' about a definitively non-mainstream travel destination reveals certain things about the person posing the question.

          Firstly, that they are obviously unfamiliar with the current status of the destination, and what's going on in that location. They are unlikely to have read or researched much about the place. It's probably not even in their top ten list of possible holiday places, if in fact they have ever even heard of the place.

          Secondly, asking that question shows that the questioner places a higher priority on 'safety' than other aspects of travel. This is fine; not everyone aspires to be Ranulph Fiennes. But it also displays something of an ignorance of the reality of the relative safety of travel around the world. The overwhelming vast majority of places 'normal' people can go to are really really safe. It's not like ten percent of people who visit Chicago are murdered. Or half the people who go to Lebanon are kidnapped by terrorists.

          Even in a so-called current hotspots like Hong Kong or Barcelona, it is probably safer for a tourist visiting there than going to their local pub on a Saturday night.

          But if the first thought about a potential foreign visit is how safe it is, then that person's openness, their willingness to absorb or experience another (perhaps quite different) culture is, in my opinion, likely to be somewhat limited. And, as @Igacb08 says, perhaps the Gold Coast may be their best option.

          It would be interesting perhaps to examine crime statistics, natural (and unnatural) disasters, fires, food poisoning, etc, etc, and compare these for various destinations. Off the top of my head (admittedly, really more like pulling it out of my ass) I would suggest that adverse 'safety' experiences of 'more exotic' locations would perhaps be in the order of 2 in 10,000 compared to 4 in 10,000 (which, although double is still tiny), rather than 2 in 100 compared to 4 in 100 (again, double, but now… much more meaningful). And, as many humans have huge trouble understanding these type of statistics, if those figures scare, it's probably better to holiday in Bali or Port Macquarie, rather than Tashkent or Medellin.

          • @Roman Sandstorm: …and then you get the types that based their decisions on what SmartTraveller says too!

          • +1

            @Roman Sandstorm:

            Iamverysmart

            utter wank

          • @Roman Sandstorm: Wtf are you on about. Even travelling to New Zealand is less safe than going to your local pub. Being in a different land with different culture, potentially without medical insurance if far more dangerous than a pub down the street. In Hong Kong, they are throwing petrol bombs at each other. Are you telling me that is less dangerous than a drunken bogan? When you travel, do you not go into any of the pubs?

            What if I’ve always wanted to see Egypt and am concerned about safety, does that mean I’ve never researched the place?

            It’s alright, you do not care about safety. Do you think that makes you cool/adventurous?

            • +5

              @Emerald Owl: @Gizdonk

              What if I’ve always wanted to see Egypt and am concerned about safety,

              Egypt: 5 million visitors 2018. Four terror-related fatalities.

              Conclusion: You probably have a higher probability of dying by falling out of bed than in a terror attack in Egypt.

              In Hong Kong, they are throwing petrol bombs at each other.

              Fact check: No. They are not. Some demonstrators are throwing petrol bombs at buildings and police. Buildings and police are not returning the favour.

              No tourists have been killed in months and months of local protests involving millions of people. (I think only one or two protestors/police have died in all this time as well.) I cannot find any details of any injuries. It all seems a very civilised riot. <sarc>

              Do you think that makes you cool/adventurous?

              No. It makes me realistic and cogniscent of facts. The overwhelming majority of the world (even so-called dangerous places) is exceedingly safe for most tourists. Obviously, you don't do stupid things, like running down the main street of Peshawar screaming 'Death to Allah'. (Hell, I would not suggest doing that on Sydney Road…) And you don't go around taking photos of nuclear reactors in Iran. And you don't do drug deals in dark alleys in Istanbul.

              But as for the normal 'touristy' things; the world isn't The Wire, or Homeland, or James Bond.

          • +2

            @Roman Sandstorm: Actually I've traveled to 28 countries (including living in Medellin which you mentioned). I asked the question only because of my own personal experience and was hoping someone might be able to share theirs. But go ahead and make your assumptions anyway.

      • +7

        Is America safe?

        • +9

          its safe if you conceal carry, be prepared to get into a shootout at your friendly local wall-mart or public school. body armor is recommended

    • +1

      yeah pretty safe only if you speak russian

    • +9

      Safer than Barcelona and Hong Kong right now. They host an F1 grand prix and did a nice job of Eurovision. Baku on the Caspian sea looks pretty spectacular.

      • There is one place that you mentioned above may attract some -1 vote for you.

      • safer than the places with constant riots/protests.

        that aint saying much.

        • even without the protests Barcelona isn't that safe

      • Until you look in the water of the Caspian sea on the Baku waterfront :-) very dirty and not that pleasant, but Baku was quite nice and a very European style city. Its Neighbours Georgia and Armenia off more than Baku does IMO.

    • +4

      Very safe. I've been to Baku. It'a a nice city with amazing food and friendly locals.

    • As houses. Run by a ruthless despot.

    • +2

      Yes. Very much a first world, European (ish) nation. There's a disputed area with occasional sparring in the west of the country but Baku and surrounds are no less safe than any other place in eastern Europe.

    • Baku is full of British expats working on BP's Projects.
      When I was working in the UK for one eng. Consultancy, ~10% of our staff were Azerbaijani, very educated people.
      Not sure if you go to any regional Azerbaijan area.

    • +5

      I was born in Baku and visited it again in May this year. It is as safe as Dubai and Istanbul, but only safer. Being a Muslim country you don't need to worry about buying and drinking alcohol in public places like bars, pubs, restaurants, etc, most of the women do not cover, plenty of police around to look after public order. Citizens have their own internal issues with the government and freedom of speech, but that's no concern for visitors and tourists. People are friendly and willing to help foreigners in any difficult situations they may face…and it's so cheap!

  • they might not honour it and besides wouldnt it cost a fortune to fly from there to the EU? anyway good luck keep us posted.

    • +5

      I can guarantee it'd still be cheaper than a standard flight from AUS

  • wow what a price

  • That's insane… Only wish I hadn't already booked my Europe trip :/

  • +8
    • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,287,288 in Books

      Why do they even provide this ranking info? Could publish a book, the 20 million best books on Amazon.

      • -1

        - Why do people take an instant dislike to Azerbaijanis?

        - To save time later.

    • +1

      read free with app

  • +1

    Woohoo double status credits as well.

    • Only on VA flights and not all MEL-SYD are VA coded.

  • not available anymore

    • Still showing up at FC for me

      • ok some dates still available. really have to play with them

        • +1

          Have found departures on 24, 30, 31 July and return on Saturdays or Fridays 7 August to 12 September

  • How did you find this in the first place? Interested to know.

    • -6

      Google "Cheap flights to Azerbaijan"

    • I got an email from a third party about it about an hour ago. Assume OP is on the same mailing list. No one looks this up.

      • +1

        Which mailing list might this be?

        • Twas Beat that flight

          Act super fast. If the first isn’t available, there are also options at $334, $350 and thereabouts.
          Melbourne, to Baku, Azerbaijan on Etihad.
          Example: https://bookings.beatthatflight.com.au/flights/mel3107gyd080…
          These don’t last long, and book at your risk – usually the airline will not honour it, but sometimes they will….and you’ll get a steal!

          Deals from Sydney, Deals from Melbourne, Deals from Adelaide, Deals from Canberra, Deals from Perth, Deals from Darwin, Deals from Cairns, Deals from Brisbane, Deals from Hobart
          We have an app now too, if you're on Android!

      • I'm interested in the mailing list too

  • +2

    looks like departure must be on 31 JULY

    returns any SAT/FRI till 12 September

    • +1

      No it doesn't. Works on 24 July departure too.

  • Booked it via BYOjet… lets see what happens.

  • +1

    how do you know its a pricing error?

  • this is so tempting… however same time as olympics and planning japan trip at that time

    • I made sure my trip to Japan next year was clear of the Olympics lol
      Are you watching any events?

      • I've been planning to go back to Japan and I've always wondered what going to the Olympics would be like so figured I may as well do both at the same time. Nothing set in stone yet but keen nonetheless.

  • +2

    The Etihad leg is on a A380 which is prob one of the best plane ive been on

  • +39

    I would have laughed at you if you had told me I would ever buy a ticket to Azerbaijan on impulse but that is exactly what I have just done.

    • +8

      Can relate. Literally just heard of Baku today and here I am about to visit it. lol

    • +4

      capslock wins the 2019 OzBargain Traveller award

  • Is a week long enough cause transit of 24+ hours is killing this killer bargain.

    • What do you mean? The fastest would be 20 hours. The 24-25h flight including two layovers is still OK.
      To answer your question: 2-3 days is more than enough in Baku. I spent there a week and got bored.

  • +2

    Damn, Nothing for 2020 F1 Race.

    • Well done Baku

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