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Baku packing list

Everything you actually need for Baku, and nothing you don't — with notes on what's specific to this destination.

Baku, Azerbaijan packing list

12 items across 4 categories — 9 marked essential.

Lightweight Scarves/ShawlsEssential
Useful for visiting mosques and other religious sites, and can provide warmth in cooler evenings.
Comfortable Walking ShoesEssential
Baku has many cobblestone streets and areas best explored on foot.
Modest AttireEssential
While generally liberal, dressing modestly (covering shoulders and knees) is respectful when visiting religious sites or more traditional neighborhoods.
Light Jacket or CardiganEssential
Evenings can be cool, especially near the Caspian Sea.

Universal Travel AdapterEssential
Azerbaijan uses Type F (Schuko) power sockets, common in much of Europe.
Portable Power BankEssential
Useful for keeping your phone charged while exploring all day.

Hand SanitizerEssential
Good practice, especially before eating when out and about.
Basic First-Aid Kit
Include personal medications and remedies for common ailments.
Insect Repellent
May be useful in parks or during warmer months, especially near water.

Small Backpack or Day BagEssential
For carrying essentials during day trips.
Azerbaijani Phrasebook or App
While Russian and English are understood in tourist areas, knowing a few Azeri phrases is appreciated.
Copies of Important DocumentsEssential
Passport, visa, hotel bookings, etc., kept separate from originals.

•Tap water is generally not recommended for drinking; opt for bottled water.
•Credit cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and larger shops, but carry some cash (Manat - AZN) for smaller vendors and markets.
•Baku experiences a semi-arid climate with windy conditions year-round; the wind can make it feel cooler than the temperature suggests.
•Pharmacies are readily available and generally well-stocked for common medications.

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