Beach near Baku, Azerbaijan

Baku Travel Guide

Azerbaijan

Baku is Azerbaijan’s capital and largest city, with a population of 2,432,304 on the western shore of the Caspian Sea. It is the country’s main urban centre and a practical base for exploring the nearby coastline.

Travellers arriving by air can use Heydar Aliyev International Airport, the Metropolitan Area airport designation or Zabrat Airport. Shikhov Beach is 12 kilometres from Baku, providing the city’s named nearby seaside option.

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Local time

2,432,304

Population

2,467 miles away

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Weather in Baku

Sun

31°

Mon

35°

Tue

34°

Know before you go

Pays in AZN

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +994

Tipping: Tipping is becoming more common in Azerbaijan, particularly in tourist areas, but it is not always expected. It's a sign of appreciation for good service.

Best time to visit Baku

Jan

8°6

Feb

8°6

Mar

13°6

Apr

19°5

May

23°8

Jun

29°4

Jul

32°2

Aug

32°2

Sep

26°7

Oct

21°7

Nov

16°7

Dec

11°10

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Baku

  • Shikhov Beach

    Shikhov Beach

    12 km away

Things to do in Baku

  1. National Museum of History of Azerbaijan

    museum

    5 km

  2. Heydar Aliyev Center

    art museum

    1.5 km

  3. Baku Boulevard

    monument

    5 km

  4. Əjdərbəy Məscidi

    muslim place of worship

    3.6 km

  5. Independence Museum of Azerbaijan

    museum

    4.9 km

  6. Baku White City

    historic site

    3.6 km

  7. Khojaly Genocide Memorial

    monument

    3 km

  8. Hərbi Qənimətlər Parkı

    history museum

    3.7 km

Getting there

Heydar Aliyev International Airport · 16.6 km

Metropolitan Area · 10.5 km

Zabrat Airport · 13 km

Frequently asked Questions

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