{"id":460540,"date":"2026-10-27T09:14:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T08:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/baku-azerbaijan-travel-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T09:14:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T08:14:01","slug":"baku-azerbaijan-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baku-azerbaijan-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Baku, Azerbaijan: 22 Things to See and Do in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Few people head to Baku, Azerbaijan on a whim, but those who make the trip discover a contrast unlike almost anywhere else. The historic old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, flows seamlessly into a modern metropolis, above which the glass skyscrapers of the Flame Towers rise like tongues of fire \u2014 and not far from the city you’ll even find a hillside where flames burn without end. Getting here is more straightforward than you might expect: AZAL flies direct four times a week<\/strong>, Wizz Air already operates from Budapest, and from late October 2026 it’s set to launch from Bratislava too. Check the exact dates before you book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 22 tips on places and activities<\/strong> you shouldn’t miss in Baku and the surrounding area, along with all the practical essentials: the best time to visit for pleasant weather, how to enter the country without unnecessary hassle, and which neighbourhood to base yourself in \u2014 whether you’re drawn to the romance of winding medieval alleyways or modern luxury right by the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2026, getting to Baku means flying is essentially your only option<\/strong>, as land borders have remained closed since 2020. The one reported exception is an overnight train from Tbilisi, Georgia, which reportedly resumed service in late May 2026 \u2014 but tickets are hard to come by, so you can only reliably count on flying. Before you depart, make sure to apply in advance for your e-visa through the ASAN portal<\/strong>, as the airport does not issue visas to regular tourists on arrival. If you stay longer than fifteen days, you’ll also need to register your stay with the authorities, which most hotels handle automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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