4 days in Baku 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Baku: Gobustan (Mud Volcanoes & Gobustan State Reserve). There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Baku Old City, examine the collection at Heydar Aliyev Center, explore the ancient world of Ateshgah Fire Temple, and stroll the grounds of Alley of Martyrs.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Baku online holiday planner.

If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiport is Heydar Aliyev International Airport. In April, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to travel back home.