Holiday in Baku
City in aserbaidschan — tips, highlights & best time to visit
Country
aserbaidschan
Type
City
Best time to travel
April to June and September to October — pleasantly warm (18-28°C). Summer very hot, winter windy and cold.
Budget/day
Getting there from Germany
Direct flight from Berlin with AZAL or via Istanbul/Kiev to Baku (GYD), about 4-6 hours.
About Baku
Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan on the Caspian Sea, is a city of extreme contrasts: medieval alleys meet futuristic architecture, oriental tradition meets oil billion modernity. The Old City Içərişəhər (Icheri Sheher) is a UNESCO World Heritage site with the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs. Right next to it rise the Flame Towers — three flaming skyscrapers that dominate Baku's skyline and light up at night in an LED fire spectacle. The Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid is an architectural masterpiece with flowing shapes and no right angles. Baku is located on the Absheron Peninsula, where natural gas has been flowing from the earth for millennia — the fire temples of the Zoroastrians testify to this. The connection of East and West, fire and sea, old and hypermodern makes Baku one of the most fascinating cities between Europe and Asia.
Top 5 highlights in Baku
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Icheri Sheher (Old Town)
UNESCO-protected old town with the Maiden Tower, Shirvanshah Palace, and winding alleys with carpet merchants.
Flame Towers
Three flame-shaped skyscrapers (182m) — at night with LED animations of fire and the Azerbaijani flag.
Heydar Aliyev Center
Zaha Hadid's masterpiece — flowing white curves with no right angles, museum and cultural center.
Ateshgah Fire Temple
Zoroastrian temple on natural gas flames — 'Land of Fire' for 2,000 years.
Baku Boulevard
6 km long coastal promenade along the Caspian Sea — Ferris wheel, mini Venice, and promenade.
Hotels in Baku
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Reise-SIM für Baku
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Baku
Recommended travel time
April to June and September to October — pleasantly warm (18-28°C). Summer very hot, winter windy and cold.
Summer
25-35°C, hot and dry
Winter
2-8°C, windy (Baku means 'windy city')
How much does a holiday in Baku cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
25-40 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
100-300 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
E-Visa: Apply for an electronic visa online in advance (20 USD, 3 days processing) — accepted at the airport.
Don't exchange too much Manat: Azerbaijani Manat is not convertible — only exchange as much as needed.
Yanar Dag: A hillside that has been burning natural gas for millennia — 'Fire Mountain' on the outskirts, especially impressive at night.
Formula 1: The Baku GP takes place on a city circuit through the Old Town — a spectacular event (June).
Food & drink in Baku
These specialties you must try!
