Cities Near Baku
Cities near Baku, AZ: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Sumqayıt, Şirvan, Saatlı. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Baku, AZ is Sumqayıt, about 19 mi (30 km) away — roughly 36 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumqayıt | 19 mi / 30 km | 36 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Şirvan | 59 mi / 95 km | 1 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Saatlı | 86 mi / 139 km | 2 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Pārsābād | 116 mi / 187 km | 2 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Lankaran | 125 mi / 201 km | 2 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Derbent | 143 mi / 231 km | 3 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Yevlakh | 145 mi / 233 km | 3 hr 22 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Sheki | 153 mi / 246 km | 3 hr 34 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Türkmenbaşy | 164 mi / 263 km | 3 hr 48 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Ardabīl | 170 mi / 274 km | 3 hr 57 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Baku
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Sumqayıt, Şirvan, Saatlı. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Baku
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Pārsābād, Lankaran, Derbent, Yevlakh, Sheki. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Baku include Sumqayıt, Şirvan, Saatlı, Pārsābād, Lankaran. The closest is Sumqayıt, about 19 miles (30 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.