Azerbaijan Travel Blog

Travel stories, itineraries, and practical tips for Azerbaijan — Baku, the regions, culture, and advice from the Fly2Baku team.

Sights · 20 September 2026

Baku Boulevard — A Walk Along the Caspian

Stretching for kilometres along the sea, the Boulevard is where Baku comes to stroll. What to see and when to go.

Sights · 19 September 2026

Gabala: What to See in the Mountains in One or Two Days

Gabala is a mountain resort 220 km from Baku: cable cars, lakes, waterfalls and one of the oldest capitals in the Caucasus.

Sights · 17 September 2026

Diri Baba Mausoleum — A Tomb Built into the Rock

On the road to Shamakhi stands a mausoleum set into a cliff, tied to the legend of a saint who "never died".

Sights · 15 September 2026

Nij — Village of the Udi, Heirs of Caucasian Albania

Nij is home to the Udi, one of the Caucasus's oldest peoples. Ancient Albanian churches and Gabala's best orchards await.

Travel tips · 14 September 2026

7 Reasons to Visit Azerbaijan

Sea and mountains, ancient towns and skyscrapers, plov and hospitality. Seven reasons to make Azerbaijan your next trip.

Sights · 12 September 2026

Lahij — The Mountain Village of Coppersmiths

In Lahij you can still hear coppersmiths' hammers ringing. Here is why the village is famous and how to see it in a day.

Sights · 10 September 2026

Bibi-Heybat Mosque — A Shrine on Baku Bay

One of Azerbaijan's holiest places stands right by the sea. Its story and tips for visitors.

Holidays · 8 September 2026

Novruz in Azerbaijan: The Festival of Spring and Fire

Novruz is Azerbaijan's biggest holiday. How people prepare, what goes on the table and where to see the celebrations.

Culture · 7 September 2026

Leyli and Majnun — The First Opera of the East

In 1908 the Taghiyev Theatre staged the first opera of the Muslim world, written by 22-year-old Uzeyir Hajibeyli.

History · 5 September 2026

Murtuza Mukhtarov and His Gothic Palace

He started out bailing oil from pits by hand and ended up owning Baku's most "European" palace.

Culture · 3 September 2026

Chovgan — Azerbaijan's UNESCO-Listed Horseback Game

Chovgan is over a thousand years old, mentioned by Nizami and now protected by UNESCO. Its history and rules.

Culture · 2 September 2026

The National Library of Azerbaijan

The library's facade is lined with statues of great writers. Inside are millions of books and rare manuscripts.

Sights · 31 August 2026

Government House in Baku — Stalinist Grandeur by the Sea

One of Baku's grandest buildings took 16 years to finish. Its story and how to see it at its best.

History · 29 August 2026

Ahmadiyya Jabrayilov — "Armand Michel" of the French Resistance

A soldier from a village near Sheki escaped a prison camp and became a hero of the French Resistance. His life reads like a film script.

History · 28 August 2026

The Oil Boom: How Oil Built Baku

In the early 1900s Baku produced half the world's oil. How that transformed the city — and what's left of the era.

Culture · 26 August 2026

Baku on Film: Where Classic Soviet Movies Were Shot

In Soviet cinema Baku often stood in for faraway places. A walk through the locations of much-loved films.

Travel tips · 24 August 2026

What to Bring Home from Azerbaijan: 10 Gift Ideas

From a carpet to a jar of white cherry jam — gifts that will genuinely remind you of Azerbaijan.

Travel tips · 23 August 2026

A Night Out in Baku: Restaurants, Bars and Evening Walks

Baku comes alive after sunset. Ideas for your evening — from dinner in a caravanserai to rooftop cocktails facing the Flame Towers.