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Baku's flame-shaped towers and walled old city, mud volcanoes and fire phenomena, and the remote mountain villages of the Caucasus โ€” Azerbaijan is the 'Land of Fire'.

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Capital
Baku
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Currency
Azerbaijani Manat (AZN)
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Language
Azerbaijani
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Best time
Aprโ€“Jun, Sepโ€“Oct
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Visa
eVisa
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Avg daily budget
$40 โ€“ $290
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Safety
Generally safe
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Main airport
Baku (GYD)
Overview

Why travellers love Azerbaijan

Baku blends a UNESCO old town with futuristic towers, while day trips reach mud volcanoes and ancient petroglyphs, and the north hides alpine villages like Xinaliq.

An easy e-Visa and good value make it a rising Caucasus destination.

Where to go

Top places in Azerbaijan

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Baku

Baku

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Old city, Flame Towers and seafront.

CityCulture
Gobustan

Gobustan

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Petroglyphs and bubbling mud volcanoes.

AdventureNature
Sheki

Sheki

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Silk Road town and a palace.

CultureHistory
Quba & Xinaliq

Quba & Xinaliq

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Remote high-mountain villages.

AdventureNature
Plan day by day

Azerbaijan itineraries

Ready-made routes โ€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Baku โ†’ Gobustan โ†’ Sheki
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$200 โ€“ $1,450
1–2

Baku

Old city, Flame Towers and seafront.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ City ยท Culture
3–4

Gobustan

Petroglyphs and bubbling mud volcanoes.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
5

Sheki

Silk Road town and a palace.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Culture ยท History
Route
Baku โ†’ Gobustan โ†’ Sheki โ†’ Quba & Xinaliq
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$280 โ€“ $2,030
1–2

Baku

Old city, Flame Towers and seafront.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ City ยท Culture
3–4

Gobustan

Petroglyphs and bubbling mud volcanoes.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
5–6

Sheki

Silk Road town and a palace.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Culture ยท History
7

Quba & Xinaliq

Remote high-mountain villages.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
Route
Baku โ†’ Gobustan โ†’ Sheki โ†’ Quba & Xinaliq
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$400 โ€“ $2,900
1–3

Baku

Old city, Flame Towers and seafront.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ City ยท Culture
4–6

Gobustan

Petroglyphs and bubbling mud volcanoes.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
7–8

Sheki

Silk Road town and a palace.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Culture ยท History
9–10

Quba & Xinaliq

Remote high-mountain villages.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
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Visa & entry

Azerbaijan visa requirements

Visa required?
eVisa for most
Allowed stay
30 days
Visa on arrival
Limited
eVisa
Yes (ASAN e-Visa)
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
eVisa
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Visa rules change frequently. Most visitors get a quick online ASAN e-Visa before travel. Always verify with the official Azerbaijan immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Azerbaijan visa guide โ†’Use the visa checker โ†’
Money

Azerbaijan budget guide

Budget

$40/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$290+/day
  • 4โ€“5โ˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Azerbaijan budget guide โ†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Azerbaijan

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Flame Towers

Baku's fire-lit skyline icons.

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Icherisheher

Baku's walled UNESCO old city.

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Gobustan mud volcanoes

Bubbling craters and rock art.

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Sheki Khan's Palace

Stained-glass Silk Road splendour.

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Xinaliq

One of Europe's highest villages.

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