✈️ TLV to Baku Heydar Aliyev Int`l (GYD)
Azerbaijan
Baku
CityGYD
IATA1651.1 km
Distance2h 34m
Flight TimeCoordinates: 40.4675, 50.0467
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About Baku
Weather in Baku
Understand
Baku is on the coast of the Caspian Sea on the southern coast of the Absheron Peninsula. There are three major divisions in Baku: İçəri Şəhər (the Old Town), the Soviet-built city, and the newest part of the city. The population in 2020 was 2.3 million. The city of Baku is on the semi-arid and dusty Absheron peninsula. The center of Baku is a patch of green in a largely brown area because of the many liters of water that is piped daily to the city. The city has a metro, a well-developed bus and minibus network, and a large area for walking, including the Inner Walled City, The Boluvar, and Fountain Square. Reading the book Ali and Nino is a good way to get into the mood.
Climate
A curious fact about Baku is that its average year-round temperature (14.2°C/57.6°F) matches the average temperature of the entire landmass of the earth to within a tenth of degree. However, seasonal temperature variations are less than in many continental regions at this latitude (about 40 degrees north) owing to the presence of the Caspian Sea. Summers are hot and dry, winters cool, moderately wet and breezy. There is frequent night frost and occasional snowfall during winter. Baku averages 200 mm (8 in) and is the driest place in Azerbaijan. Baku is very breezy most of the year.
Do
In the evening, go to the national opera on Nizami street. Otherwise, go to the rooftop bar at Sultan Inn in the Old City for a drink and excellent views of the Maiden Tower, Caspian sea and the TV tower. Boat tours of Baku . Offered from the Baku Blvd. Lasts 40 minutes. 6 manat . 40.382201 49.845966 1 Pantomima theatre ( Pantomima Teatrı ), 49 Azadliq Ave , ☏ +994 12 4414756 . Offered from the Baku Blvd. Lasts 40 minutes. 6 manat . 40.374716 49.845346 2 National Opera and Ballet ( Opera Və Balet Teatrı ), 95 Nizami St , ☏ +994 12 4931651 . 40.360336 49.833068 3 Baku Funicular Railroad . Runs from the square on Neftchilar Avenue up to the Alley of the Marytrs. 1 manat . 40.383389 49.841486 4 Aqua Park Baku , Rashid Behbudov, 59 , ☏ +994 12 4470303 . US$19 for ages 7 and up . 40.384923 49.869257 5 Baku Entertainment Center ( Bakı Əyləncə Mərkəzi ), Khatai District, F. Bayramov St, 1130/33 , ☏ +994 12 490-22-22 , fax : +994 012 490-22-05 , info@bem.az . Baku Entertainment center has been around for more than half a decade. It has a shopping center, bowling alley certified by the AMF, health club, conference venue with a capacity of 350 people, and various restaurants and clubs. 40.361784 49.836003 6 Mini-Venice . 10:30-23:30 . A charming little complex of man-made waterways accessible on a boat. There are also some restaurants in the immediate proximity. The ticket booth is 10-15 meters to the right when coming from the north. It is cheap but the signage to the ticket booth is lacking. ( updated Jun 2018 ) Football . The men's national team play soccer at Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, capacity 31,000. Five clubs in the city play in the Premier League, Azerbaijan's top tier. ( updated Jul 2023 ) 40.4212 49.9968 7 Azersun stadium . Qarabağ FK. Capacity 5,800. ( updated May 2019 ) 40.410986 49.897711 8 ASK Arena ( Inter Arena, Shafa stadium ). Keşla FK (formerly Inter Baku). Capacity 8,200. ( updated May 2019 ) 40.400163 49.944019 9 Bakcell Arena ( Eighth Kilometer District Stadium ). Neftçi. Capacity 11,000. ( updated May 2019 ) Zira Olympic sports complex . Zira FK ( updated Jul 2023 ) Asco Arena . Sabail FK. ( updated Jul 2023 ) 40.397333 49.852417 10 Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium ( 1 km north of city centre, metro Ganjlik ). As the previous stadia are small by European standards, big club games may transfer to this stadium. E.g. a host venue for the Euro 2020 tournament. 40.429766 49.91979 11 Baku Olympic Stadium . This also hosts big games, such as the 2019 UEFA Europa League Finals. ( updated May 2019 ) Baku City Circuit . A 6 km on-street motor-racing circuit along the shore used for Formula One and other events. The next F1 races are 19-21 Sep 2025 then 25-27 Sept 2026. ( updated Jun 2025 )
Eat
There are many restaurants in Baku and kebab shops can be found easily for a quick meal.
Drink
Although tea houses ( çay xanalar ) in Baku usually allow Western women to enter, in rural areas, it is often forbidden for females to enter such establishments. Women drinking in Baku is a la mode, but it is taboo for women in rural Azerbaijan to consume alcohol.
Stay safe
Baku is considered a safe city, nevertheless common sense is useful as in all other big cities. Homeless people do not harass or attack people and are safe to be around. The biggest problem in Baku is driving. Many drivers do not obey rules and speed. The security is rather high, with regular security checks at some attractions and metro stations. The metro has police guarding both ends of the escalators. Since the Karabakh conflict re-ignited in September 2020, security has been further tightened.