Baku F1 2026 Race Weekend (Azerbaijan GP)
Baku, Azerbaijan · 3 days · 13 stops · Balanced
Active · Sports · Food
- Destination
- Baku, Azerbaijan
- Duration
- 3 days
- Travel style
- Active
- Interests
- Sports · Food
- Region
- Asia
- Best time
- Apr-Jun
From gateway to destination
- GatewayGYDHeydar Aliyev International Airport
- Day 1Old city Friday4 stops · 13:00 – 20:00
- Day 2Qualifying Saturday5 stops · Morning – 21:00
- Day 3Race Sunday4 stops · Morning – Night
- DestinationBakuAzerbaijan
The fastest street circuit in Formula 1, threading Baku's seafront past the Maiden Tower and the old walled city — with Icherisheher mornings, Boulevard sunsets and three days of racing.
- Sports
- Culture
- Events
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 01
Old city Friday
4 stops · 13:00 – 20:00
- 13:00Check in near Icherisheher or the Boulevard
- 15:00Icherisheher — Maiden Tower & Shirvanshah Palace
- 17:30Baku Boulevard stroll on the Caspian waterfront
- 20:00Kebab & plov dinner in the old city
Next stop
Old city FridayQualifying Saturday
Day 02
Qualifying Saturday
5 stops · Morning – 21:00
- MorningFlame Towers view from Highland Park
- MiddayWalk to the Baku City Circuit gates
- AfternoonQualifying on the Baku City Circuit
- EveningAzerbaijan Carpet Museum on the Boulevard
- 21:00Seaside dinner along the promenade
Next stop
Qualifying SaturdayRace Sunday
Day 03
Race Sunday
4 stops · Morning – Night
- MorningFan zone & village near the circuit
- AfternoonAzerbaijan Grand Prix on the Baku City Circuit
- EveningFountain Square celebration stroll
- NightFlame Towers light show across the bay
Where to eat in Baku
Firuza
Azerbaijani
Nargiz
Kebab house
Sumakh
Modern Azerbaijani
Journey practicalities
- Gateway
- GYD · Heydar Aliyev International Airport
- Time zone
- Asia/Baku
- Currency
- USD
- Scheduled stops
- 13
- Journey pace
- Balanced
When to go
Apr-Jun
The 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix on the Baku City Circuit runs September 24-26. Late September on the Caspian coast is warm and dry — check the official Formula 1 site for the session schedule and buy tickets through the official promoter.
- Best months
- Apr-Jun
- Climate score
- Good · 77/100
Journey budget
240 USD
Estimated total for 3 days covering accommodation, local transport, food and the 13 scheduled stops. International flights are not included.
- Per day
- 80 USD
- Scheduled stops
- 13
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