Sightseeings
Icherisheher (Old city), which preserves the historical and cultural heritage of Baku, is one of the protected monuments of UNESCO. For those traveling from Istanbul to Baku, this ancient site is one of the must-visit places. When buying a ticket from Istanbul to Baku, plan to explore Maiden's Castle and Shirvanshahs Palace in Icherisheher. Baku Boulevard is another of the main places you will visit after buying a flight ticket from Istanbul to Baku. This park, located on the coast of the Caspian Sea, makes the journey from Istanbul to Baku more interesting. Heydar Aliyev Center, known worldwide for its architecture, may be one of your first places to visit when you arrive in Baku with a direct flight from Istanbul.
Leisure
Park Bulvar and Deniz Mall shopping centers located on Denizkanarı Bulvar are great places for both shopping and leisure. Cinemas, entertainment centers and restaurants located here create ideal conditions for relaxing in the city.Seaside National Park (Baku Boulevard) is located on the coast of the Caspian Sea and is one of the most beautiful recreation areas of Baku with long walking paths, greenery and various forms of entertainment. Those who come to Baku from Istanbul can relax here with nature and sea view.Located in the center of Baku, Fountains Square is one of the popular recreation places for both local residents and tourists. It is always lively as various events and exhibitions are held here.
Food
Baku's cuisine is rich and varied, with many traditional dishes to taste. National dishes such as dolma, plov, piti, qutab are favorites of both local residents and tourists. Tandir bread is a special bread baked in a tandoor oven and is often served together with other national dishes.
Restaurants located in different parts of the city offer ideal options for tasting these delicious dishes of Baku. Icherisheher is a unique place for those who want to taste Azerbaijani cuisine in a historical environment, where dishes such as qutab and piti are widespread. The restaurants on the boulevard create an ideal environment for tasting national cuisine with a magnificent view of the Caspian Sea.
Shopping
You can visit the shops of world brands and buy various products in shopping centers such as 28 Mall and Ganjlik Mall. You can spend time here after arriving with an Istanbul-Baku flight ticket.
Crescent Mall, one of the largest shopping malls for those who bought a flight ticket from Istanbul to Baku, is an attractive destination for all ages. Various shops and restaurants will fully satisfy the shopping part of your trip to Baku. In addition, you can buy traditional products specific to the city in Icherisheher. If you want to visit the markets and get different spices, you can plan a visit to Taza Bazar.
