Perfect for
- Architecture Lovers — Medieval and avant-garde mix.
- Photography — Flame Towers and contrasts.
- First-Time Caucasus — Modern and easy to navigate.
May not be right for
- Budget travelers - more expensive than Georgia
- Those seeking beaches
- Widespread English limited
When to visit Baku
Hot dry summers and mild winters. Strong winds year-round.
January
2-7°C
Low
February
3-8°C
Low
March
6-12°C
Low
April
11-18°C
Moderate
May
17-24°C
Moderate
June
22-30°C
High
July
25-33°C
High
August
25-33°C
High
September
21-28°C
Moderate
October
15-21°C
Moderate
November
9-14°C
Low
December
4-9°C
Low
When to reconsider
- July-August: Extreme heat
- Windy periods
Top attractions in Baku
Old City (Icherisheher)
3-4 hoursUNESCO-listed walled city.
HistoryCulture
Flame Towers
1 hourIconic illuminated skyscrapers.
ArchitecturePhotography
Heydar Aliyev Center
2-3 hoursZaha Hadid's curved masterpiece.
ArchitectureArt
Maiden Tower
1-2 hoursAncient tower with city views.
HistoryViews
Palace of Shirvanshahs
1-2 hours15th-century royal complex.
History
Highland Park
1-2 hoursHilltop with Flame Tower views.
ViewsCouples
Baku Boulevard
2-3 hoursCaspian Sea promenade.
WalkingFamily
Yanardag Fire Mountain
1 hourNatural gas fire burning for millennia.
NatureUnique
Neighborhoods in Baku
Old City
Medieval walled city.
HistoryCulture
Very safe.
Fountain Square
Modern pedestrian area.
ShoppingDining
Very safe.
White City
New modern district.
ModernArchitecture
Safe.
Practical tips for Baku
Transport
- • Modern metro
- • Bolt app works
- • Walking in center
Safety
- • Very safe city
- • Low crime
- • Emergency: 102
Scams to avoid
- • Official taxis only
- • Buy carpets from reputable dealers
Local etiquette
- • Dress modestly outside tourist areas
- • Photography restrictions near government
Visa information
EasyProcessing: 3 working days for e-visa
Key documents
- Valid passport
- E-visa online
- Photo
- Return ticket
E-visa $26 USD for 30 days. Indians eligible.
Check visa requirements