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Baku F1 2026 Race Weekend (Azerbaijan GP)

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.

Days
3 days
Budget
240 USD
Style
Active
Destination
Baku
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Trip overview

  • ✓Old city Friday
  • ✓Qualifying Saturday
  • ✓Race Sunday

Best time to visit

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.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1 · Old city Friday

    • 🏨
      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
  2. Day 2 · Qualifying Saturday

    • 🔥
      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
  3. Day 3 · Race Sunday

    • 🎪
      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

Budget

Estimated total cost: 240 USD for 3 days.

Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.

Travel tips

  • 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.
  • Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
  • Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
  • Use public transit where possible — most stops in Baku are tourist-friendly.

Recommended restaurants

🍲
Firuza
Azerbaijani
🍢
Nargiz
Kebab house
🥗
Sumakh
Modern Azerbaijani

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Baku travel guides

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Baku F1 2026 Travel Guide: Azerbaijan GP

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix runs September 24–26, 2026 on the fastest street circuit in Formula 1 — Baku's seafront track past the Maiden Tower and the walls of the UNESCO old city. The full plan: the e-visa, where to sleep between the boulevard and Icherisheher, the mud-volcano day trip, and how to run the weekend.

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