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Baku

A delightful winter destination

One of the most exciting winter tourist destinations in Azerbaijan, Baku is home to both ancient landmarks and modern architecture, featuring a blend of the old & new. From institutions such as the National History Museum and Azerbaijan Carpet Museum that preserve the country’s cultural identity to iconic monuments, dancing fountains and bustling shopping hotspots such as Nizami Street, it has it all! It’s not short of natural wonders either - with attractions such mud volcanoes and eternal flames a short drive away!

Best time to visit

Known for its warm summers and mild winters, a trip to Baku is ideal from April to June and September to November.

Visa requirements

Visa upon arrival valid for 30 days for Saudi nationals

Flight duration

From Riyadh to Baku takes around 7 hours and 45 minutes

From Jeddah to Baku takes around 9 hour

Must-sees and must-dos for your trip

Fountains Square

This public square in downtown Baku is great for people watching, with a collection of shops, hotels and restaurants nearby.

Flame Towers & Highland Park

Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Baku’s skyline and its iconic, gleaming Flame Towers from Highland Park, the highest point in the city.

Baku Boulevard

Built in 1909, Baku Boulevard – also known as National Park – is a stunning parkway that runs for several kilometres along the Caspian Sea.

Ateshgah

This historic and picturesque site functions as a well-designed museum and is often combined with a trip to Yanardagh, the Burning Mountain.

Activities perfect for all ages

Little Venice and Boat Tour

Situated in Baku Boulevard, this area feature...

Gobustan National Park & Mud Volcanoes

Explore ancient petroglyphs and mud volcanoes...

Yanar Dag

This burning mountain, also known as Fire Mou...

A taste of culture & heritage

Palace of the Shirvanshahs

This fascinating, ancient site – built in 1441 – is a wonderful place to spend a few hours exploring.

Maiden Tower

This Baku landmark looks out to sea from the southern end of Baku’s old, walled city, with its origins shrouded in mystery.

Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre

Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid designed this iconic landmark, ditching sharp-edged angles for a curvaceous design embracing postmodernism.

Museum of Modern Art

A signature landmark of culture-rich Baku, this impressive museum boasts a collection of over 800 pieces, mostly avant-garde in style.

Top spots for retail therapy

Nizami Street

This famous street boasts an array of shops, from boutiques to souvenir stores and supermarkets, as well as stylish hotels and restaurants.

Neftchilar Avenue

This main road starts in the Bayil district and heads east until Javanshir Bridge.

28 Mall

This central mall sits adjacent to Baku’s largest underground and overground railway stations, featuring an impressive collection of retailers.

Park Bulvar

This multi-storey shopping mall sits on Baku Boulevard, offering an impressive range of luxury shops and cafes and restaurants serving international fare.