Cheap Flights to Baku
About the Origin Baku
Baku is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan. The city is situated on the banks of the Caspian Sea, on the southern edge of the Azerbaijan Peninsula. The city is a hub for scientific, industrial center, and cultural resources. It is head quartered for many corporate companies and educational institutions. It is known as ‘City of Winds’ as it experiences harsh winds.
Tourist Attractions
Baku boasts plentiful of cultural sites, museums and art galleries. Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Twin Gates of Old City, Ramana Tower, Mayoralty of Baku, Ismailiyya Palace, Opera and Ballet Theater, Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall, and Azerbaijan State Academic are the prime sites in the city. Its old city is a home for architectural marvels; The Maiden Tower in Old Baku is inscribed in UNESCO World Heritage Site list. Conversely, there are plentiful of musical and art festivals.
Shopping Dining & Nightlife
Baku is popular for variety of rugs, apples, antiques, and many more local delights. Old City area is the best place to experience the traditional shopping. There are numerous chain stores, local boutiques, and small shops that are sprinkled throughout the city. Conversely, there are few upscale boutiques and shopping malls such as, Park Bulvar, AF MALL, 28 MALL, Metro Park, and Aygun city. There are plentiful of eateries available in the city, which offers traditional cuisines along with worldwide varieties. Baku’s nightlife is enjoyable and most of the clubs and bars open until dawn. Local music will be played in most of the places along with delicious Azerbaijan cuisines.
Festivals & Seasons
Being the capital city of the Azerbaijan, Baku is considered as the home for cultural activities. The city hosts prime festivals, annual days, events, fairs, sports events, and many more. International Jazz Festival is the famous festival hosted by the city. Baku International Film Festival, Gül Bayramı (Flower Festival), Novruz Festival, National Theatre Festival, International and local exhibitions are featured in the city.
Transportation within the City
Baku offers comfortable public transit to its visitors. Buses, mini buses, metro rails are the prime options in the city. Bike and Car would be the best way to explore every corner of the city
Popular Sports in Baku
Baku is popular host for numerous internationally acclaimed sports events. In coming years, it is hosting big events such as, Formula One race and UFEA Euro 2020. It is having three football clubs including, Neftchi Baku, Inter Baku, and FC Baku, which are featuring mostly in the country level premier leagues.
Weather in Baku
The city enjoys semi-arid climate with cold winters and hot summers. The temperature of the city typically varies from 2°C to 32°C and is rarely below -2°C or above 36°C. The best time to travel to Baku is during the months of April and October as the temperature will be warm and dry. Commonly high amount of precipitation will occur in summer season. Snowfall can be experienced very rarely in Baku.
Emergency Numbers
For any criminal offense tourists can inform the police at a toll free number 102.
About Baku Airport & Location
Heydar Aliyev International Airport (IATA: GYD, ICAO: UBBB) is the primary serving and busiest airport in Azerbaijan, which is located 14 kilometers northeast of the capital city Baku. This serves many of the international and few domestic destinations and has nonstop flights to around 60 cities. It acts as a hub for Azerbaijan Airlines.
Airline Information
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is served by large number of airlines namely
| Azerbaijan Airlines | Air Astana | Iran Air | Qatar Airways |
| Ariana Afghan Airlines | flydubai | British Airways | Austrian Airlines |
| AirBaltic | Aeroflot | Aegean Airlines | Scandinavian Airlines |
S7 Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, SCAT, Ukraine International Airlines, Lufthansa and NordStar.
Airport Terminal Information
Heydar Aliyev International Airport has two passenger terminals called south and north terminals used for arrivals and departures of both domestic and international flights. The airport also has one additional terminal for cargo. Both the terminals can accommodate 3 million passengers annually and are equipped with all modern facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available only at shopping and Arrivals area and at the departures gates.
Local Transportation at Baku Airport
Rental cars and taxis are the major means of transportation to and from the Baku airport. Check for licensed taxi drivers otherwise they will overcharge. Hotel courtesy and shuttle services are also available on prior intimation.
Airport Facilities
business class lounges, VIP/CIP lounges, bars, restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, currency exchange, ATM’s, banks, duty free shopping, free Wi-Fi, ground transportation centres, parking lot, facilities for disabled, waiting hall, restrooms and information desk are the few facilities available at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
Hotels near Baku Airport
The top rated accommodations near the Baku international airport include Excelsior Hotel & Spa, Landmark Hotel, Sea Breeze Resort & Residences, Gorgud Plaza and Hotels, Askar Hotel, Friend's Hostel, Boulevard Side Hotel, Central Park Hotel, Diplomat Hotel and Divan Express
All Airport Enquiries
Save the contact number for any airport related information +994 12 497 27 27.
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Heydar Aliyev International Airport |
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