Baku in 4 days from Istanbul

Flight, 00:55–04:50

Fly Istanbul SAW to Baku GYD

AJet VF179, SAW 00:55 → GYD 04:50, direct, 2 h 55 min

Direct AJet flight from Sabiha Gökçen to Baku's Heydar Aliyev Airport.

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Stay, 13:30–14:00

Art Club Hotel

Highly rated small hotel with breakfast included, a comfortable base for exploring the centre.

• Breakfast ($)
• Free Wi-Fi
• Parking ($)
• Air conditioning

Price found by us; may differ slightly on the booking site.

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Restaurant, 14:15–15:30

Qala Divari

124 Kichik Qala, Baku 1001, Azerbaijan

Very popular, highly rated restaurant, a good first taste of Azerbaijani cuisine.

Sight, 15:45–16:45

Maiden Tower

Qız Qalası, Mammadamin Rasul-Zadeh, Baku, Azerbaijan

Baku's iconic medieval tower in the Old City, a must for history lovers.

The usual entry ticket. Ticket sites may show tours, guides or skip-the-line passes, which cost more.

Sight, 17:15–18:30

Baku Boulevard

92 Neftchilar Ave, Baku, Azerbaijan

Waterfront park & cultural center. Park & promenade featuring waterfront recreation areas plus museums, restaurants, shopping & more.

Waterfront promenade along the Caspian with museums and cafes, lovely for an evening stroll as the city lights up.

Restaurant, 19:30–21:00

Firuze restaurant

14 Tarlan Aliyarbeyov St, Baku 1005, Azerbaijan

Much-loved local restaurant, a great spot to try classic Azerbaijani dishes.

Bar, 21:15–22:30

Finé Wine Bar

1009 Molla Vali Vidadi St, Baku 1009, Azerbaijan

Intimate wine bar for a relaxed nightcap after your first day.

Café, 09:00–09:45

Cafe by Aida

İcheri sheher, 14 Qesr, Baku, Azerbaijan

Cosy, top-rated cafe for coffee and a light breakfast to start the day.

Sight, 10:00–12:00

Old City Tours

25 Sabir St, Baku 1095, Azerbaijan

Highly rated guided walk through the Old City's lanes, ideal for history and culture.

Restaurant, 12:30–13:45

Nərgiz Restoran

Fountain Square, 9 Tarlan Aliyarbeyov St, Baku 1000, Azerbaijan

Well-known restaurant serving Azerbaijani favourites, perfect for a foodie lunch.

Sight, 14:15–16:15

National Museum of History of Azerbaijan

4 Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev St, Baku 1005, Azerbaijan

History exhibits in a former mansion. Large state museum in a 19th-century mansion showcasing diverse historical objects & artifacts.

State history museum in a 19th-century mansion, full of artifacts tracing the country's past.

The usual entry ticket. Ticket sites may show tours, guides or skip-the-line passes, which cost more.

Sight, 16:45–17:45

Highland Park

9R5H+8XR, Baku, Azerbaijan

Terrace with panoramic city & sea views. Elevated terrace reached by stairs or funicular ride, offering dramatic views of the city & sea.

Elevated terrace with sweeping views over the bay and city, reached by stairs or funicular.

Restaurant, 19:00–20:30

Dolma Restaurant

8M, Mammadamin Rasul-Zadeh, Baku 1001, Azerbaijan

Busy, popular restaurant named after the national dish; try the dolma.

Bar, 21:00–22:30

Double Eleven Cocktail & Wine Bar

6C Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev St, Baku 1001, Azerbaijan

Cocktail and wine bar for a stylish end to the evening.

Café, 09:00–09:45

Kashalata Cafe

57 Uzeyir Hajibeyov, Baku 1005, Azerbaijan

Small, highly rated cafe for a relaxed breakfast.

Sight, 10:45–12:45

Heydar Aliyev Center

1 Heydar Aliyev Ave, Baku 1033, Azerbaijan

Modern complex with art & a museum. Spacious, modern building housing an auditorium, an art gallery & a Heydar Aliyev museum.

Striking modern complex with an art gallery and museum, a highlight of contemporary Baku culture.

The usual entry ticket. Ticket sites may show tours, guides or skip-the-line passes, which cost more.

Restaurant, 13:15–14:30

Matbakh Restaurant

11 Alexander Pushkin, Baku 1000, Azerbaijan

Highly rated restaurant for a leisurely lunch.

Sight, 15:30–16:30

Yanar dağ

Bakı, Azerbaijan

The famous burning hillside on the Absheron Peninsula, a symbol of the Land of Fire; allow time for the taxi ride out.

The usual entry ticket. Ticket sites may show tours, guides or skip-the-line passes, which cost more.

Restaurant, 19:00–20:30

Sumakh

20, 22 Xocalı prospekti, Bakı, Azerbaijan

Restaurant focused on Azerbaijani cooking, a fitting foodie dinner.

Bar, 21:00–22:30

Kichin.baku

54 Nizami St, Baku, Azerbaijan

Top-rated evening bar to round off the day.

Flight, 05:50–08:05

Fly Baku GYD to Istanbul SAW

AJet VF180, GYD 05:50 → SAW 08:05, direct, 3 h 15 min

Return flight, included in the outbound fare. Direct return flight to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen; head to the airport in good time after lunch.

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