World by City

Day trip

Sumgait 1-Day Itinerary (0 Nights)

A 1-day route through Sumgait grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026

The whole route at a glance

Map and place data © OpenStreetMap contributors Lines are straight connections, not actual routes.

DAY 1

Share this itinerary with your travel buddies

Download KML (Google My Maps)

The Story image is 9:16 portrait, ready for Instagram Stories and Pinterest. Import the KML into Google My Maps to get every pin and route.

1

DAY 1

Around Shah Sultan Hussein Mosque · Temples & religious sites·Heritage & monuments

Directions in Google Maps
  1. Morning
    Shah Sultan Hussein Mosque

    Temples & religious sites

    This old mosque, built in the 18th century, stands in the village of Novkhani in the Absheron district. It once sat at the heart of the village, but the surroundings have since turned into barren desert, giving it a striking, otherworldly atmosphere.

  2. After lunch
    Haji Safarali Mosque

    Temples & religious sites · 0.3 km from the previous stop

  3. Afternoon
    Bust of Jalil Mammadguluzade

    Heritage & monuments · 9.7 km from the previous stop

    This bust in Sumgait honors Jalil Mammadguluzade, the Azerbaijani writer who led the satirical magazine Molla Nasraddin. It's worth a short stop for anyone interested in modern Azerbaijani literature.

  4. Evening
    Sumgait History Museum

    Museums & galleries · 0.8 km from the previous stop

    This history museum opened in 1967 and displays around 15,000 artifacts spanning from the 16th century to the present, arranged chronologically. It offers a comprehensive overview of Sumgait's history.

Where to stay for this itinerary

Around Shah Sultan Hussein Mosque, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.

Check prices and availability on the booking sites.

More stays in Sumgait →

Check flights to Sumgait first

Pick a departure airport and date to jump straight to results for Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD).

Check fares and seat availability on the flight search site.

Tours & tickets for this itinerary

Popular sights often sell out on the day. Once your plan is set, secure tickets and tours in advance.

Other itineraries