8 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.

Explore Baku's surroundings by going to Gobustan (Mud Volcanoes & Gobustan State Reserve). There's lots more to do: take in the pleasant sights at Baku Boulevard, take in panoramic vistas at Flame Towers, stroll the grounds of Alley of Martyrs, and explore the striking landscape at Yanardag.

To find more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Baku road trip planner.

Madrid, Spain to Baku is an approximately 13-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Madrid to Baku, you'll lose 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Madrid in September, expect a bit warmer with lows of 22°C in Baku. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Tue) to allow time for travel back home.