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About Bakü

The capital and most populous city of Azerbaijan, Baku is located on the coast of the Caspian Sea. Having prospered after oil reserves in the country were discovered, Baku has become a noteworthy city particularly with its beautiful nighttime urban lighting. The Flame Towers located across from the Parliament stage a lighting show that ends with an Azerbaijani soldier holding the national flag. 
 
Lovely promenades such as Baku Boulevard have been built at the seafront. Highlights to visit include the Maiden Tower, Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Ateshgah (Temple of Fire), Turkish Martyrs’ Memorial, Absheron Peninsula, Crystal Hall, Taza Pir Mosque, Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, Fountains Square, Parliament, and Baku Philharmonic Hall.
 
As Baku is a city by the Caspian Sea, its port is significant as well, and it connects the country to Russia and other states of the Commonwealth of Independent States. Summers in Baku are hot and dry, whereas winters are cold and snowy. The best time to visit the city might be in spring or autumn.
 
Public transport is very convenient in Baku with a choice of subways, buses and other methods. In addition, trains from Baku depart for cities such as Moscow and St. Petersburg in Russia, and for Kiev in Ukraine. There are flights to the Heydar Aliyev International Airport, 25 km away from the city center. You can get to the center by bus or taxi. Unlike many other countries, Azerbaijan does require visas for citizens of the U.S and several other countries, so be sure to check the requirements before leaving.

Transportation to Bakü City Center from Airport

Heydar Aliyev Intl. Airport

Located along the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan’s capital Baku is a rising star in the East gaining notoriety for its oil, gas, and caviar. Baku is a city that attracts the attention people migrating from Asia and other countries in the region, and businessmen from all around the world.

The city’s only airport is the Heydar Aliyev International Airport, named after the National Leader and third President of Azerbaijan. The airport serves 5 million passengers annually. You can get to the airport, which is located 25 km away, from the city center by car or a combination of the metro and airport buses.

Airport Buses

From the airport there are buses that provide transportation to Vurgun Park on 28 May Street, that run every 30 minutes. These buses take approximately 50 minutes and are very affordable. Bus line 116 takes off from the 1st floor of each terminal. Vurgun Park is the last stop on the bus line. From here the Gobustan National Park along the Caspian coastline is 15 minutes away on foot. The Old City is 2.5 km away. You can get there by taking bus lines 120 or 124 in about 25 minutes.

Metro

Baku’s metro network dates back to the 1960’s. Out of the two metro lines unfortunately neither connect directly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. From the airport you can take bus line 116 to Koroglu Metro Station; this bus ride takes about 35 minutes. From the Koroglu Metro Station you can get to other central locations in the city like 28 May Street or the Old City. Azerbaijan’s largest stadium, Tefik Bahramov Stadium, is also located on this line.  

Taxi

To get from the airport to the city center you can also take a taxi. Taxi stands are located at the terminal exit. Taxis from the airport to the city center take around 20 minutes and will cost between 15-20 Azerbaijani Manat. You can also book a luxury transfer service. Fares for luxury transfer services start from 65 Azerbaijani Manat.

RENTAL CARS

Renting a car to get from the airport to the city center and to get around within the city is a great idea. The city is frequented by a lot of businessmen who usually choose to rent a car. Traffic in the city is mild and fuel is cheap so it makes renting a car an even more attractive option. The airport features a rich variety of rental car options. There are many vehicles to choose from, from luxurious vehicles to standard ones. To get to the city center follow the airport road to the Boyuk Shor Highway. This highway will connect you to Heydar Aliyev Avenue, after the Ziya Bunyadov Avenue junction. Heydar Aliyev Avenue will connect you to the Old City and central Baku.   

Airport Information

Although it is not very large Heydar Aliyev International Airport is an important junction, especially for passengers traveling between Europe and Asia. The airport offers passengers a variety of eating, drinking, and shopping venues.

The airport has 2 terminals, Terminal 1, which was completely renovated, and Terminal 2, which serves domestic flights. The airport contains world famous fast food chains like Burger King, McDonald’s, and KFC, as well as restaurants that offer delicious flavors unique to Azerbaijani cuisine. The international terminal has a large Duty Free shop as well as souvenir shops where you can buy items unique to Russian and Azeri culture. The airport features free wireless internet connection.

 

Weather in Bakü

DayMin - Max
ThursdayMin 10ºC - Max 15ºC
FridayMin 11ºC - Max 17ºC
SaturdayMin 8ºC - Max 15ºC
SundayMin 12ºC - Max 15ºC
MondayMin 8ºC - Max 12ºC

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