Baku Flight Ticket

General Information on Baku

Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, located on the Caspian Sea, is on the focus of the country's tourism and business world. Baku is developed in industry and trade as well as port activities and it features to be the largest city in the Caucasus region.

In the economy, income levels are on the rise since the early 2000s and this contributes to quick development of Baku. In Baku, modern urbanism is recognized and adopted fairly successfully; it comes to the fore with its wonderful squares, cinemas, theaters and large congress halls. You can explore the most colorful aspects of the country in Baku with its streets of state-of-the-art illumination, luxurious shopping malls, traditional or modern restaurants.

How to go to the City Center from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport?

Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport represents the modern face of the city. Apart from the spacious shopping areas, restaurants and coffee shops, the children's playgrounds also attract attention. The airport is approximately 25 km from the city and offers various means of transportation.

Airport Shuttles

Aero Express is one of the most convenient and economical means of transportation from Baku airport to the city center. You can reach the city center in less than 30 minutes by taking Aero Express from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to 28 May Metro Station/Central Railway Station.

Taxi

Yet another option to reach the city center is to take a white taxi that you can find at the entrance of the Airport Terminal 1. These white taxis are marked with the Official Taxi logo. Taxis without this logo may be an unlicensed taxi, so it would be wiser to take a taxi with the logo. You can pay in licensed taxis by cash or credit card.

Car Rental

You can travel quickly and comfortably by renting a car from the car rental companies at Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport.

What to eat in Baku?

The capital of Azerbaijan, Baku is admired for its rich cuisine that accompanies its historical and natural heritage. For those who trust their palates and like to taste the local flavors everywhere they go, Baku offers marvelous cuisine. Its meat casseroles, flavors blended with various spices, and syrupy desserts are the outstanding ones among the most beloved dishes of Baku. The world-renowned shah pilaf tops the list of the dishes you must taste in Baku that will let you enjoy a palatal feast with its crowded tables and rich cuisine. This dish that brings the ingredients like meat, almond, and saffron together in a crispy casing made of dough is indispensable for dinner.

Piti that is very similar to chickpeas with meat, a Turkish cuisine classical, dusbere in turmeric sauce, from the family of dumplings, and lule kebab, the favorite of meat lovers, are some of the beloved local tastes of Baku. Before completing your flavor exploration in Baku, you must make sure to taste its famous desserts. We suggest you eat Badambura, a pastry with almonds, and sheki halva made with lots of syrup and walnut in the company of freshly brewed tea or coffee.

Where to stay in Baku?

Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, always attracts travelers for its dynamic city life, historical sights, and natural beauties. Baku occupies an important place in the global trade is also a city where business meetings, fairs, and congresses are organized frequently. Therefore, the center of Baku is very rich in hotels. Since the touring sites of the city are close to each other, the hotels and boarding houses are generally located in this region. In the city, the mass transport networks are rather widespread.

The most preferred accommodation regions in Baku are the Old City that includes mostly the historical buildings, the Flag Square that is regarded as the center of the city, and the Nizami Avenue. In Baku where you can find hotel and boarding house alternatives for all budgets, you can accommodate at more affordable prices by making a reservation before your travel.

Must-Do's in Baku 

The capital of Azerbaijan, Baku offers its visitors a wonderful exploration experience with its historical heritage of thousands of years, impressive natural beauties, and delicious meals! In this city located by the Caspian Sea, beautiful sights are ranging from the historical Inner City to Mini-Venice, which is the most beautiful example of modern city life. Get ready to explore Azerbaijan culture and history with the Baku flight ticket you will book from AnadoluJet. Here are the things you must certainly do on your Baku travel:

• Visit the streets of Inner City, the historical face of Baku, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Take a historical journey to the city centuries ago.
• Visit the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and the Maiden Tower located in the Inner City.
• Take a walk on Baku Boulevard that is the modern quay of Baku and the world’s second-longest boulevard. Ride a bicycle on the quay, take a coffee break in the cafes.
• Boat in the artificial lake made in Baku Boulevard. Watch the brilliant evening cityscape by the sea.
• Go for a shopping tour on Nizami Avenue that includes world-renowned brands and souvenir shops. Explore Azerbaijani cuisine in the famous restaurants of the avenue.
• Examine the thousands of years old Gobustan Rock Art put under protection in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
• See the world’s most beautiful examples of carpet making in the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum.
• Attend a stage performance in Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center enthralling with its architecture.
• Watch the light show of the Flame Towers, the icon of the city, from the Baku Boulevard.
• Take a gondola tour in the Mini-Venice park composed of artificial canals.
• Taste the famous shah pilaf flavored with meat, almond, and saffron.
• Sip the Pele coffee served in copper cups in the local cafes of the city.