4 days in Azerbaijan Itinerary

A truly contemporary city criss-crossed by history, Baku offers everything from the modern elegance of the Flame Towers to the medieval UNESCO-listed Old City at its core.

Heydar Aliyev Center and Ali Shamsi Studio will appeal to museum buffs. Get some cultural insight at Baku Old City and Philharmonic Park. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Museum of Miniature Books, stroll the grounds of Alley of Martyrs, go for a walk through Baku Boulevard, and browse the different shops at Park Bulvar Baku.

For ratings, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Baku holiday planner.

Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan to Baku is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. The time zone difference moving from East Kazakhstan Time (ALMT) to Azerbaijan Standard Time (AZT) is minus 2 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Nur-Sultan in May: high temperatures in Baku hover around 28°C and lows are around 17°C. On the 14th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.