Salyan is a city in and the seat of the Salyan Rayon of Azerbaijan. The city of Salyan is industrialized and known for processing caviar.

The city has been a continuous settlement of sal tribe, after whom the city named and occupied by Kura river. Salyan was part of Quba Khanate during 1680 to 1782 and ruled by various khans.

Throughout its history, Salyan has suffered from floods because of its proximity to the river and the relatively low elevation of most of the town.