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  About Baku

Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan and is definitely a city you should add to your travel list. Baku is one of the most underrated vacation destinations. The city has welcomed modernity while preserving its rich heritage simultaneously. The city is also known for its promenade, also called Baku Boulevard. It extends a few kilometres along the Caspian Sea and promises a beautiful sunset as you take a stroll on the promenade. The city also boasts of world-class amusement parks, cafes, Baku Eye Ferris Wheel and a shopping mall. One of the main reasons to visit the city is that it is quite safe for solo travellers. Of course, you must be cautious irrespective of how safe a destination is but you will be pleased to know that Baku is a safe city. It is also an ideal place for families to go on a vacation. In addition to this, it is extremely budget=-friendly, and it is easy to get around the city. You can walk up to your hotel room, or you can take the public transport. Make sure that you book a hotel in Baku with a view of the Caspian Sea. Waking up to the scenic sea view will make your vacation worth it.

Best Time to Visit Baku

Early September to November is considered to be the ideal time to visit Baki. The weather is quite pleasant. It's not too hot nor too cold, and it doesn't rain during these months. What can one ask for! While Baku's weather is mild all year round, it does get pretty random sometimes. You may end up having a really hot December or a snowy November. October, on the other hand, is quite pleasant. April to June is when the city experiences summer and this is also a high tourist season in Baku. Make sure you book your hotel in Baku several weeks in advance before the prices surge. You must also book your flight tickets to Baku well in advance. The temperature ranges from 35 to 40 degree Celsius during this time. This is the right time to explore the beaches of Baku and get sunburnt if you really want that. You can head to beaches like the Ramada beach, Crescent beach, etc. While some of these beaches are reserved only for guests staying in the hotel that it is connected to, you will also find beaches that are open for all. You can walk along the shore, go swimming or even jog. January and February are when the city experiences winter, and it is the best time to go skiing. You might get cheap flight tickets to Baku in winter since it is low tourist season for the city.

Places to Visit in Baku

Icheri Sheher is a historical landmark in Baku's Old Town. While the place has a rich history attached to it, it has also become one of the most happening places in the city. It has a lot of bars and restaurants that you can visit. Maiden Tower dates back to the 12th century and offers a scenic view of the city. A lot of historians believed that the cylindrical tower used to be a Zoroastrian temple before it became a watchtower in the 18th century. The Palace of Shirvanshahs can also be seen on the back of Azerbaijan's 10 manat banknote. The Shirvanshahs ruled the country for over 800 years. The architecture of the palaces, mausoleum and a breathtaking view of the city. You can also visit the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan. The Italian Renaissance-style mansion boasts of 300,000 artefacts and gives you a sneak peek into ancient Greek coins, too. Nizami Street is named after a poet, Nizami Ganjavi, and is one of the most popular places in the city to go shopping. You will also love the Neo-Renaissance, Neo-Gothic and Baroque styles of architecture. Fountain Square, near Nizami Street, has one of the most beautiful fountains. You can also head to the bars and cafes nearby.

Flame Towers is Baki's trio skyscrapers and is one of the major attractions of the city. It looks far better at night, and the place is illuminated, thanks to your Mom wearing fairy lights. Baku Boulevard is 3.75 km and right by the Caspian Sea. You can either just take a stroll by the promenade, or you can indulge in touristy things here. Haven't made up your mind about Venice? Head over to Baku's Mini-Venice for a special experience. Ismailiyyu Palace is a Venetian Gothic Palace that has a rather sad story attached to it. The Palace of Happiness, also called Palace of Marriage Registrations, is one of the most romantic buildings in the city. Murtuza Mukhtarov built it for his wife, Liza Khanum Tuganova. You can also spend an evening at Bilgah Beach.

Things to do in Baku

You can go bar hopping or drink at the plethora of bars here in the city. Sign up for a sightseeing tour of the city. You can go on a historical tour of the city or just admire the architecture. Spend the evening walking by the Baku Boulevard that is right next to the Caspian Sea. You can also head to the Caspian Beach later and indulge in some water activities like snorkelling, diving, surfing or just go swimming. You can also explore the city on your foot. Just walk around the neighbourhood and find new restaurants, cafes and shopping areas on your own. You can visit the different museums and art galleries in the city. Baku also has a lot of monuments in the city that are worth a visit and have a rich, heartbreaking piece of history attached to it. You can also head over to Dalga Beach Merdeka, it is the largest amusement park Azerbaijan, and you will simply love it here. You can also spend some time at the Seaside Boulevard. You can visit the nearby mall, old buildings, sit on the Ferris wheel and catch the beautiful sunset by the Caspian Sea. If you have nothing planned for the day, just pick your favourite book and head over to the beach or a quaint cafe to finish reading it. Nothing makes a vacation better than spending some alone time with yourself. If you are on a solo trip, you will love it even more. Sign up for a walking tour of the city, in the morning or the evening

Foods and Restaurants in Baku

Baku has a very diverse dining scene, and you will find everything you would want in the city. Head over to Exotic Asian ambience in Baku. It is a Buddha-Bar that serves some of the best Asian cuisines, and the decor puts you in a good mood instantly. If you want to go dancing while you binge on some delicious food, enjoy a sip of cocktail and groove to the music, head over to Enerji Club. Pacifico serves the best stakes and empanadas and the Peruvian ceviche. Suppose you want to shell out some money and be your fancy best, head over to SKY Bar and Lounge. You can also try the food at BURC - Museum restaurant. The place serves the best South Indian food. You can also head out to traditional art and cuisine. You can also head to OTTO club if you want to experience the nightlife here at its best. Eleven Restaurant and Lounge is yet another pub where you can enjoy dancing, good music, great food and all of this with a breathtaking view of the city. The lounge is on the eleventh floor of Park INN Hotel, which is how it got its name. Pakhlava is another popular eatery in the city that serves the delicious Azerbaijani dessert with assorted tea. If you are a tea person, you will definitely love this place and will want to come back.

How to reach Baku

The Heydar Aliyev International Airport is one of the six international airports in Azerbaijan. It used to be called Bina International Airport but was re-christened in 2004 to its current name. The airport is about 20 km from Baku. The flight connectivity to Baku from India is excellent. Air Arabia and Etihad Airways have frequent flights to Baku from India with layovers at Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. If you book at the right time, you might come across great flight deals to Baku from India. You might even get cheap flight tickets to Baku from India if you are travelling during the offseason. The airport has all the facilities like a lounge, restaurants, cafes, duty-free shops, children's play areas, currency exchange and a lot more to make things more convenient for the passengers. You will also find it quite easy to get a car rental service from the airport to your hotel. You can also book a hotel in Baku that is closer to the airport towards the end of your vacation so you can reach the airport on time and avoid the commute.

  About Azerbaijan Airlines

Azerbaijan Airlines also referred to as Azal, is the national flag carrier of the country Azerbaijan. It is also the largest airline in the country. Based out of Baku, the airline is adjacent to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. It operates to destinations, predominantly across the Asian continent, the European continent and Commonwealth of Independent States region. The airline is also an active member of the International Air Transport Association. Founded in 1992, Azerbaijan Airlines was recognised as the first national carrier that came into existence after the country realised its independence. The country of Azerbaijan, in 1990, announced that they were planning on setting up a national airline, which would be independent of Aeroflot, the long-time provider of air transport to a slew of Soviet republics. After construction of a management plan, Azerbaijan Airlines was officially founded in 1992 under the presidency of Vagif Sadykhly. Although initially, the airline was formed as a regional branch to Aeroflot, Azerbaijan Airlines eventually managed to set free from the exclusive domain of Aeroflot.

The first flight to operate under Azerbaijan Airlines was a scheduled route from Baku to Istanbul. The flight operation was conducted in a partnership with Turkish Airlines as well as cargo entity Aviasharg was also founded in cooperation with the United Arab Emirates. Azerbaijan Airlines received a massive fleet from Aeroflot which also included 20 Soviet-manufactured aircraft Tupolev airliners. Further, the airline received a few regional airliners and freighters, light aircraft as well as helicopters. Azerbaijan Airlines also leased a pair of its Boeing 727s, but it originally belonged to Pan Am. The airline formed an extensive partnership with Aviation Leasing Group, who leased Azerbaijan Airlines with the Boeing 727s. Following a much-needed joint venture between Azerbaijan Airlines and Aviation Leasing Group's Buffalo Airways, a transatlantic charter cargo was also created as a joint venture. The venture was also used to help train Azerbaijan Airlines' air crews to meet with Western standards, in the US State of Texas. In 1994, the airline commenced a route to Dubai, which became a key source of Wester goods for Azerbaijan, along with Istanbul.

Soon, Azerbaijan Airlines further started accommodating international routes such as Tel Aviv, China, Tehran, London and Saint Petersburg. By mid-1998 though, a string of regional and domestic routes was suspended due to low-profit margins. The airline also needed to work on repairing three of their Yak-40 aircraft. With exceptions of a handful of major destinations, Azerbaijan Airlines further suspended services to its neighbouring Commonwealth of Independent States countries. As Azerbaijan Airlines incurred some debts, they avoided adding flight schedules to destinations that didn't yield profit. The country's border dispute with Armenia over Nagorno - Karabakh further led to a delay of financing for the two new Boeing 757s that the airline had ordered from the US Ex-Im Bank. Eventually, by the fall of 2000, Azerbaijan Airlines received its first Boeing 757s. The perks of adding these Boeing aircraft to its fleet benefitted Azerbaijan Airlines tremendously as it brought forth a range of comfort and efficiency, especially for long-haul flights to international routes. This also helped Azerbaijan put forth an image of the country being ahead of the game.

In 2001, Azerbaijan Airlines introduced a new international route of Paris - Baku which took place in collaboration with Air France. Although predominantly an Islamic country, the repercussions of the 9/11 terrorists' attack on the United States led to a drastic reduction in air traffic. Despite the challenges of less air traffic, Azerbaijan Airlines managed to earn a profit in 2001 and made progress in paying off the debts incurred.

Fleet size of Azerbaijan Airlines

The current operational fleet of Azerbaijan Airlines has 22 aircraft. They follow a mixed fleet which comprises Airbus, Boeing and some VIP flights too. Presently, there are three Airbus A319-100, six Airbus A320-200, two Airbus A340-500, two Boeing 757-200, two Boeing 767-300ER and two Boeing 787-8. Out of these, the airline is also expecting orders of ten Irkut MC-21-300 and five Boeing 787-8. It also offers a rich VIP fleet that comprises Airbus ACJ319, Airbus ACJ320, Airbus A340-600, Boeing 767-300ER and Boeing 777-200LR. These are also part of the fleet. In the past, Azerbaijan Airlines operated a number of diverse aircraft, including the Russian-manufactured aircraft such as Tupolev Tu-134 and Tupolev Tu-154M. Along with these, the airline also had ATR 42-500, ATR 72-200, Canadair CL-44, Embraer 170 and Ilyushin IL-76.

Baggage Allowance

Azerbaijan Airlines' baggage allowance policy differs from the cabin class and ticket type of passenger. Passengers who are travelling from Azerbaijan Airlines and are part of the VIP club can carry a weight that could go up to 32 kg the most. The passenger can catch an additional three pieces of checked baggage. Business-class passengers can carry the same weight as that of First Class, but the only difference being the number of baggage pieces, which is two. The comfort club class of Azerbaijan Airlines also has a baggage allowance of 32 kg of which the passenger is allowed two bags as checked luggage. The economy class only allows passengers to carry only one piece of baggage and weight, which should not exceed 23 kg. In case passengers carry extra luggage or weight, they can make the purchase for extra baggage at the airport's check-in counter. Tariff for the extra baggage has been mentioned on the airline's official website. A dimension for the baggage size is set by the airline, which is 158 cm. Passengers are not allowed to carry more than the said number, according to Azerbaijan Airlines. Failure to meet this would require the passenger to send the baggage via cargo.

In-flight services

Azerbaijan Airlines' aircraft come with excellent new facilities that even the airline realises now. The seating is exquisite and made of leather. The comfortable chairs aren't the only thing that makes the experience of travelling with Azerbaijan Airlines exquisite. The airline also has some immaculate in-flight services. These range from provisions of personalised entertainment systems that have been installed on every seat, the in-flight meal service that is complementary depending on the duration of the flight. The staff is also quite happy and friendly with the passengers onboard.

Popular routes and top cities for Azerbaijan Airlines

Azerbaijan Airlines is known to connect to a handful of domestic route cities along with a slew of international route cities that are predominantly spread across Europe, Asia, the USA and the CIS. Some of its domestic route operations include destinations such as Baku, Ganja, Nakhchivan, Qabala and Zaqatala. In terms of international route destinations, Azerbaijan Airlines has yet again proved to be an asset as it has some immaculate connections with destinations that are not mostly covered by big cities and big airlines. These cities include Kabul, Vienna, Minsk, Split, Prague, Paris, Berlin, Athens, Delhi, Ardabil, Tabriz, Tel Aviv, Mashhad, Milan, Kuwait City, Bishkek, Tivat, Karachi, Astrakhan, Moscow, Orenburg, Perm, Samara, Volgograd, Dammam, Jeddah, Riyadh, Barcelona, Geneva, Adana, Ankara, Bodrum, Istanbul, Izmir, Ashgabat, Kyiv, Lviv, Dubai, London and New York City. The airline has a few codeshare agreements too, with airlines namely Air Arabia, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, SCAT Airlines, Air France, Belavia, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, airBaltic, Etihad Airways, S7 Airlines and Ukraine International Airlines.

Why travel by Azerbaijan Airlines?

Azerbaijan Airlines is a fairly new airline and is yet to make a massive mark on passengers or even the aviation industry. The airline is majorly recognised for being a national flag carrier which has considerably decent domestic routes and international routes to connect better with other destinations. Even though the airline started regional routes to certain destinations that would otherwise be difficult to reach, they suspended the operations.

However, with a view to expanding and getting better at their connectivity and passenger service, the airline has been doing a lot of work. Azerbaijan Airlines has recently started expanding its fleet to accommodate the latest and newer version of aircraft that meets with the necessities and comfort of the passengers. Along with this, they have also catered to enhancing the in-flight services with better provisions that would attract passengers or prospective customers. Although there is no dedicated lounge facility for which Azerbaijan Airlines can give access. However, their enhanced fleet can offer a good service.

Not to mention how they have now enabled online web check-ins, booking an Azerbaijan Airlines flight ticket online without any hassle, knowing updates on the flight status and other such perks. The revamped website of Azerbaijan Airlines also has flight schedules that would make it easier for travellers to plan a proper trip. It always comes handy to know what flight is leaving the airport and at what time. On booking a flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, the airline would also share details of the baggage allowance as many people often find it difficult to understand airport policies. With such enhanced offers present with Azerbaijan Airlines, passengers can consider this as an airline that would best suit your travel needs.