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). Next up on the itinerary: go for a walk through Baku Boulevard, see the interesting displays at Heydar Aliyev Center, explore the different monuments and memorials at Alley of Martyrs, and enjoy breathtaking views from Flame Towers.

For more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Baku road trip planning site.

Madrid, Spain to Baku is an approximately 11.5- hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Madrid to Baku, you'll lose 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Madrid in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Baku, with lows of 22°C. On the 22nd (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.