Azerbaijan Travel Guide 🇦🇿
Everything a traveler should know before visiting Azerbaijan — Baku, mud volcanoes, mountains, culture, visas, transport & budget
🌤 Live Weather — Baku
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Baku
🌄 Landscape Caspian coast · mountains · deserts
💱 Currency Azerbaijani Manat (AZN)
🗣 Language Azerbaijani (English in tourist areas)
⏱ Time Zone GMT+4
🔌 Plug Type Type C · F — 230V
Famous for: Flame Towers · Old City · Fire Temple · Carpet culture · Mud volcanoes · Caspian Sea promenade
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
E-Visa available (ASAN Visa) 30-day stay (extendable) Passport valid 6+ months- Hotel booking / address may be requested
- Immigration registration may be required for longer stays
- Travel insurance recommended
Apply for ASAN e-Visa online before travel.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌸 Apr–Jun Best sightseeing weather
🍂 Sep–Oct Pleasant temperatures
☀️ Jul–Aug Hot · coastal heat
❄️ Dec–Feb Cold in mountains
Spring & autumn are ideal for walking & old city exploration.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — AZN 40–70 / ₹2,000–₹3,600 / $25–40 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — AZN 90–160 / ₹4,600–₹8,200 / $55–95 per day
- 👑 Luxury — AZN 250+ / ₹12,800+ / $150+ per day
Baku city centre is pricier than countryside regions.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Baku Old City (Icherisheher) Flame Towers Gobustan Mud Volcanoes Ateshgah Fire Temple Caspian Boulevard Sheki Quba & Shahdag Mountains🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Baku metro & buses inside city
- Bolt & taxis widely used
- Intercity buses & shared taxis
- Road trips common in mountain areas
Confirm taxi price or use app-based cabs to avoid overcharging.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Main providers — Azercell · Bakcell · Nar
- Tourist SIM available at airport
- Strong 4G in cities
- Rural mountains may have weak coverage
Passport may be required for SIM registration.
💵 Money & Payments
- Cash widely used
- Cards accepted in malls & hotels
- ATMs easy to find in Baku
- Carry small notes for taxis & markets
Exchange money only at authorized counters.
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Plov (rice pilaf)
- Kebabs & barbecue
- Pitti soup
- Dolma
- Baklava & sweets
Cuisine blends Central Asian, Persian & Caucasian influences.
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Novruz Spring Festival
- Baku Jazz Festival
- National Independence Day
- Cultural & carpet heritage events
🛡 Safety & Common Scams
- Generally safe for tourists
- Beware unofficial tour sellers
- Verify taxi pricing
- Respect religious & heritage sites
Tourist areas are safe — follow normal precautions.
🙏 Local Etiquette
- Dress modestly in mosques
- Ask permission before photos
- Hospitality is culturally important
- Greetings are polite & formal
🎒 What to Pack
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light jacket — windy in Baku
- Sun protection
- Universal adapter
Baku can be windy — carry layered clothing.
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Semi-arid coastal climate
- Hot summers
- Cold winters inland
- Mountain climate in north
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Baku Old City & Maiden Tower
- Day 2 — Flame Towers · Boulevard
- Day 3 — Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes
- Day 4 — Fire Temple & Yanardag
- Day 5 — Sheki / Quba mountains
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 103
👮 Police 102
🔥 Fire 101
🧳 Tourist Help Baku Tourist Info Centres
❓ FAQs
Is Azerbaijan expensive?
Affordable — Baku centre is relatively higher priced.
Can I drink tap water?
Bottled water is recommended.
Is English spoken?
Yes in tourist areas · limited in small towns.
Is Azerbaijan safe?
Yes — friendly & welcoming to visitors.
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