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Land of Fire Day Trip: Yanar Dağ & Ateshgah from Baku Airport

Azerbaijan's eternal flames sit right on the Absheron Peninsula, minutes from Baku Airport (GYD). How to combine Yanar Dağ (the Burning Mountain) and the Ateshgah Fire Temple in a half-day trip: entrance fees, opening hours, how to get there, and the best time to go.

Azerbaijan e-Visa (ASAN): The Complete Guide for Baku Airport Arrivals

Most visitors to Azerbaijan need an ASAN e-visa, applied for online before flying. Who needs one, how to apply, fees, processing time, and how to breeze through passport control at Baku Airport (GYD).

The Best Time to Visit Azerbaijan: A Season-by-Season Guide

When to visit Azerbaijan: spring and autumn are ideal for Baku and the regions, summer is hot on the Caspian, and winter brings skiing at Gabala. A season-by-season guide.

Baku Airport at Night: Late Arrivals & Getting into Town

Many flights land at Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport in the small hours. What is open at night, how to get into the city late, and tips for a smooth late arrival at GYD.

The Old City from Baku Airport: A Perfect Layover Trip

About 35 minutes from Baku Airport, the walled Old City (Icherisheher) is the historic heart of Baku — the Maiden Tower, the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and ancient lanes. An easy layover trip.

Driving in Azerbaijan: Tips for First-Timers

Azerbaijan drives on the right. A first-timer’s guide to the roads, city traffic, documents, fuel and mountain routes after you pick up a hire car at Baku Airport.

Bolt & Uber at Baku Airport: How Ride-Hailing Works

Both Bolt and Uber work in Baku. How ride-hailing works at Heydar Aliyev Airport (GYD), where to meet your driver, and how the apps compare with the official purple taxis.