A fascinating mash-up of West & East, past & present, and fire & sea - Baku is home to a unique blend found nowhere else. The city sits directly on the Caspian Sea and is the capital of Azerbaijan, a country in the Caucasus both rich in oil and wealthy in Silk Road heritage. Baku's crown jewel is its UNESCO-listed walled Icheri Sheher (Old City), an alley-filled maze of ancient mosques, palaces, and structures like the Maiden Tower - a beloved symbol of the city. Baku balances out the antiquity with an eye-catching modern skyline featuring the Flame Towers - a trio of LED-covered glass structures resembling flames that fill the night sky with colour.
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) is located approximately 20 km northeast of Baku. The airport is connected to the city by the Aero Express shuttle bus and a host of local taxis.
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Baku is usually hot in September, with highs of 25°C and an average temperature of 23°C. The climate tends to be dry, with an average 18% chance of rain each day.