Chelsea away day guide: Qarabag flights, Azerbaijan visa, tickets and hotel info
Chelsea face first ever trip to Azerbaijan to take on Qarabaq in the Champions League group stage
CHELSEA will travel to Azerbaijan for the first time when they take on Qarabag in the Champions League.
The Blues' fifth group match will be without doubt their longest away trip, as they take on Atletico Madrid and Roma in their other matches.
Here is all you need to know to travel to Qarabag vs Chelsea on November, 22.
How do I get to Qarabag?
The Nagorno-Karabakh region is under the control of Armenia, and Qarabag's home city of Agdam was completely destroyed in a six-year war.
Therefore, since 1994, Qarabag have played in the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku.
Chelsea have subsidised the cost of Thomas Cook Sport packages to £359 per person (with match ticket price to be added on), which will represent by far the cheapest available option.
Flights and a one-night stay in a four-star hotel will be included in the packages, which are subject to supporter demand.
Ordinarily, flights would cost around £300 with a stop in Kiev or Istanbul.
Do I need a visa to visit Azerbaijan?
Yes. British citizens do need a visa to visit Azerbaijan.
Further information about how to apply can be found on the Azeri Foreign Ministry website.
How many tickets will Chelsea receive for Qarabag and how much will they cost?
The Tofiq Bahramov Stadium holds 31,200 people, meaning under Uefa rules Chelsea are entitled to receive 1,600 tickets.
Ticket prices for the match are yet to be announced.
