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). There's lots more to do: take in the pleasant sights at Baku Boulevard, examine the collection at Heydar Aliyev Center, make a trip to Flame Towers, and delve into the distant past at Ateshgah Fire Temple.

To find reviews, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Baku trip planner.

If you are flying in from Austria, the closest major aiport is Heydar Aliyev International Airport. September in Baku sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.