[1] The Baku Airport Highway is one of the most crucial and heavily relied-upon transportation routes in the city, serving as a key corridor that connects the eastern side of the capital to major settlements across the semi-arid expanse of the Absheron Peninsula, as well as the Heydar Aliyev International Airport, which served 7,537,000 passengers in the year 2024.

[2] The highway is vital not only for the daily commute of residents but also for the smooth transportation of goods, services, and commercial activities, making it an essential lifeline for both the economy and social interactions between Baku and the surrounding regions.

The steady rise in both domestic and international tourists, coupled with the growing population in Mardakan and neighboring areas, has led to a noticeable increase in traffic volumes.

The situation is further compounded by the continuous expansion of residential areas and the rapid urbanization of Baku's eastern outskirts, resulting in a further strain on the highway’s ability to accommodate the increasing demand for smooth and efficient transportation.

Though it reduced the total amount of lines on the road itself, it significantly decreased travel times of BakuBus users.