July 28, 2026From Baku Airport to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Getting to the Baku City Circuit
The Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix runs on a street circuit in the heart of Baku — a short hop from the airport (GYD). When the 2026 race is, where the circuit is, how to get there from the airport,…
July 28, 2026Land 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: entra…
July 28, 2026Azerbaijan 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).
July 21, 2026The 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.
July 21, 2026Baku 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.
July 21, 2026The 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.
July 21, 2026Driving 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.
July 21, 2026Bolt & 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.