5 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Baku side-trips: Gobustan (Mud Volcanoes & Gobustan State Reserve). And it doesn't end there: go for a walk through Baku Boulevard, steep yourself in history at Baku Old City, examine the collection at Museum of Miniature Books, and make a trip to Flame Towers.

To find ratings, maps, and more tourist information, use the Baku trip planner.

If you are flying in from Austria, the closest major aiport is Heydar Aliyev International Airport. In September, plan for daily highs up to °C, and evening lows to °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.