elekea travels
Contact
Baku
  1. Home
  3. Destinations
  5. Baku

“Nataka kuelekea Baku”

Baku

The land of fire, where old walls meet glass towers

Trips from$500 pp
Ready-made trips1
Best timeApril to June and September to October: mild and sunny
See the trips

Discover Baku

Baku is one of the most surprising cities in the region. Inside its medieval walls, the Old City (Icherisheher) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of caravanserais, the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs.

Read more

All around rise bold new landmarks: the Flame Towers that light up at night, and the flowing white Heydar Aliyev Center. Walk the long seaside boulevard on the Caspian, and see Yanar Dag, a hillside where natural gas has burned for centuries.

Perfect for

City Breaks Cultural Experiences

Ready-made trips

Your Baku trip

Flights from Dar es Salaam can be added to any trip. Reserve with a deposit, or save for it with elekea Kibubu.

Want it your way? Tell us your dates, budget and who’s travelling. We’ll design a Baku trip just for you. Plan a custom trip

See & do

The best of Baku

Must-see

  1. Icherisheher (Old City)The UNESCO-listed walled heart of Baku.
  2. Heydar Aliyev CenterA landmark building designed by Zaha Hadid.
  3. Baku BoulevardA seaside promenade along the Caspian.

Things to do

  1. 01
    Old City walkThe Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs’ Palace and old caravanserais.
  2. 02
    Flame Towers & Highland ParkPanoramic views over the city and the Caspian Sea.
  3. 03
    Fire Mountain & fire templeYanar Dag’s eternal flames and the Ateshgah temple.
  4. 04
    GobustanAncient rock carvings and bubbling mud volcanoes.

When to go

Best time to visit

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Novnow Dec

Best months Possible, but not ideal

April to June and September to October: mild and sunny.

Climate. Semi-arid: hot summers around 30°C, cool windy winters around 5°C.

Travel info

Good to know

DARBaku

Fly to Heydar Aliyev International (GYD), usually connecting in Dubai, Doha or Istanbul. The city is about 25 minutes away.

Nearest airport
Heydar Aliyev International (GYD)
Currency
Azerbaijani manat (AZN)
Languages
Azerbaijani; Russian and some English
Time zone
Azerbaijan Time (UTC+4)
Visa
Many nationalities can apply for an Azerbaijan e-Visa online. Our team checks the rules for your passport and can handle the application for you.

Questions

Before you go to Baku

Talk to our Dar es Salaam team

We know Baku well and can shape any trip to your dates and budget.

WhatsApp Enquire
Is Baku good value?
Yes. Hotels, food and transport are very good value, which makes it a popular short break.
How long should I stay?
Three or four nights covers the city and a day trip to Gobustan and the fire sites.

Keep exploring

Pair it with

All destinations
Bali Asia 2 trips Bali Temples, rice terraces and surf-washed beaches from $990 Phuket & Thailand Asia 2 trips Phuket & Thailand Limestone islands, street food and golden temples from $790 Singapore Asia 1 trip Singapore The garden city of the future from $1,190

Ready for Baku?

Book a ready-made trip in minutes, or let our team in Dar es Salaam shape one around you.

Choose a trip Talk to an expert
Baku trips from
$500 / person
See trips