Day trip from Sumgayit to Baku
Baku lies 30 km (19 mi) south-east of Sumgayit, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 30 km (19 mi) apart, Baku is a realistic day trip from Sumgayit: about 29 min each way by road.
| Sumgayit | Baku | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Azerbaijan | Azerbaijan |
| Population | 427,000 | 2.4 million |
| Elevation | -11 m (-36 ft) | -23 m (-75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Baku) | UTC+4 (Asia/Baku) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Baku
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Staying in Baku
Our booking partner lists 2,338+ places to stay in Baku (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 637 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (274), and 40 are five-star. Across 210 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 135,789 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Baku from Sumgayit?
30 km (19 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Sumgayit; by road roughly 37 km (23 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sumgayit to Baku by road?
About 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sumgayit and Baku?
No, both are on Asia/Baku at the moment.
Where can I stay in Baku?
Our booking partner lists 2,338+ places to stay in Baku, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.