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Azerbaijan

The Land of Fire on the Caspian.

Azerbaijan sits between Europe and Asia: Baku with the walled Icherisheher and the Flame Towers, the mountain village of Khinalug, the Ateshgah fire temple and the eternal flame at Yanar Dag.

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Best time to visit Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct

Time zone GMT +4

Currency AZN (₼)

Visa ASAN e-visa

Flight time 8 – 10 hrs via a connection from Vietnam

AI summary

Azerbaijan works over 5–7 days from Baku, extending to Sheki, Gabala and the Caucasus. April–June and September–October are best; the ASAN e-visa is issued online in three days.

Azerbaijan at a glance

Population 10.3 million people

Area 86,600 km²

Capital Baku

Currency AZN (₼) Azerbaijani Manat

Language Azerbaijani Russian widely used

Climate Semi-arid alpine in the Caucasus

Visa ASAN e-visa issued in three working days

Driving side Right

Power socket Type C, F 220V – 50Hz

Azerbaijan destination location

6 mapped locations

Icherisheher, Baku The walled old city with the Maiden Tower, a UNESCO site.

The Flame Towers Three flame-shaped towers, the emblem of modern Baku.

Sheki The Khan’s Palace with its shebeke stained glass, on a mountainside.

Ateshgah Fire Temple A 17th-century Zoroastrian and Hindu fire temple.

Gabala & the Caucasus Mountain country with cable cars, forest and Lake Nohur.

Khinalug village An ancient village at 2,300 m, among the longest continuously inhabited in the Caucasus.

Best time to visit Azerbaijan

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Weather overview

Average temperature 4°C – 32°C Cooler in the mountains

Rainfall 450 mm Annual average

Humidity 55% – 75% High on the Caspian coast

Sea temperature 8°C – 26°C The Caspian Sea

Travel styles in Azerbaijan

Culture Heritage & old towns Nature The Caucasus mountains City breaks Cities & architecture Culinary Food & tea Luxury Baku luxury hotels Photography Photography

Signature experiences

Heritage The Icherisheher old city

Culture The Khan’s Palace, Sheki

Nature The Yanar Dag eternal flame

City breaks The Baku seaside boulevard

Adventure The mountain village of Khinalug

Food Plov & Azerbaijani tea

Photography The Gobustan mud volcanoes

Shopping Traditional carpets

Sample itineraries

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4 days Baku Short Break Baku – Gobustan From USD 590/pax 6 days Classic Azerbaijan Baku – Sheki – Gabala From USD 890/pax 10 days The Caucasus Combined Baku – Tbilisi – Yerevan From USD 1,590/pax

Frequently asked questions

How do I get the Azerbaijan e-visa?

Apply online through the ASAN Visa portal, about USD 25, issued in three working days for a single 30-day entry. You only need your passport and a photo.

How far is Baku from the other sites?

Sheki is about 4.5 hours by road, Gabala 3.5, Gobustan just one. Sheki deserves an overnight rather than a day trip.

Can Azerbaijan be combined with Georgia?

Yes. Baku–Tbilisi runs by road or a 12-hour night train, and many travellers continue to Armenia. We arrange the full Caucasus circuit.

What is at Gobustan?

Azerbaijan holds roughly half the world’s mud volcanoes. Gobustan also has UNESCO-listed prehistoric rock carvings, and works as a day trip from Baku.