Your Days in Baku
Short visits, arranged for you
Treatment with Family Art IVF needs only short visits to Baku. For most journeys: woman 1 day, man 1 day, at least 5 days apart. Transfers between the airport, the hotel and the clinic are included in every price, your stay at CityLife Boutique Hotel is part of every treatment package, and our UK team stays in touch throughout.
How many days, for which treatment
Short visits: one day at a time. A 5-day stay is possible, but short visits are what we recommend.
- IVF
Both partners 1 day for egg collection, then the woman 1 day for the transfer, at least 5 days apart.
- Egg Donation
Man 1 day and woman 1 day, at least 5 days apart.
- Sperm Donation
Two short visits, at least 5 days apart.
- Embryo Donation
Woman 1 day. The man does not need to travel.
- Egg Freezing
Woman 1 day, for egg collection.
- Sperm Freezing
Man 1 day.
- Tandem IVF
Both partners 1 day for egg collection, then the woman 1 day for the transfer, 5 days later.
- TESE / TESA
Both partners 1 day for egg collection and TESE, then the woman 1 day for the transfer, at least 5 days apart.
- Frozen Embryo Transfer
Woman 1 or 2 days, for the transfer.
For IVF and freezing, your days in Baku are confirmed for your plan on the call with our UK team. See the full journey.
A treatment day in Baku
Arrival
You arrive the evening before your treatment day. A driver meets you at the airport and takes you to CityLife Boutique Hotel.
Treatment day
Transfer to DNA Clinic. Procedures such as egg collection and embryo transfer take place at Caspian International Hospital.
Rest and departure
You return to the hotel to rest, and a transfer takes you to the airport for your flight home. Follow-up scans take place back in London.
Where you stay
Your stay at CityLife Boutique Hotel is included in every treatment package, and transfers between the airport, the hotel and the clinic are included in every price. Extra nights are not included; you can add them if you would like more time in the city.
The hotel is a short drive from the clinic.
What to bring
- Passport, valid for your travel dates, and your visa if one is needed
- Your medication, in its original packaging, with the prescription
- Copies of your test results and your treatment plan
- A card that works abroad, and some local currency for small purchases
- Comfortable clothes for the treatment day
- Your UK team's number, saved on your phone
About Baku
Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan, on the Caspian Sea. A walled Old City, a long seafront boulevard and good restaurants are within easy reach of the hotel. The short-visit journey means treatment days are few, so any time to see the city fits around them.
- Currency
- Azerbaijani manat (AZN). Cards are widely accepted in Baku.
- Time and weather
- Baku is 4 hours ahead of the UK in winter and 3 hours ahead in summer. Summers are hot and dry, winters mild and windy; treatment runs all year.
- Language
- Azerbaijani; Russian and English are widely spoken in hotels. The DNA Clinic team speaks English, Azerbaijani, Russian and Turkish.
- Flights
- Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) flies direct to Baku from London Heathrow and London Gatwick, a flight of about 5 hours 30 minutes.
- Visa
- UK passport holders need an e-visa, applied for online at evisa.gov.az at least 3 working days before travel (an urgent service takes 3 hours). It is normally single entry for up to 30 days. Your passport must be valid for 6 months after you arrive.
- Insurance
- Travel insurance is not included in the package. Check that your policy covers travel for medical treatment.
- Food
- Azerbaijani cooking is generous and full of fresh herbs: plov (saffron rice), dolma, qutab (thin stuffed flatbreads) and kebabs, with black tea served in small pear-shaped glasses.
- Things to see
- The walled Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs; the seafront Boulevard; the Flame Towers; and the Heydar Aliyev Center, designed by Zaha Hadid.
Travel questions patients ask most
How long do I need to be away?
Woman 1 day, man 1 day, at least 5 days apart. For most treatments that means two short visits rather than one long stay. A 5-day stay is possible, but short visits are what we recommend.
Does my partner need to travel?
It depends on the treatment. For egg donation the man spends one day at the clinic, on the day of egg collection. For embryo donation the man does not need to travel at all.
Where do I stay?
At CityLife Boutique Hotel, included in every treatment package. Transfers between the airport, the hotel and the clinic are arranged for you.
How do I get to Baku from the UK?
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) flies direct to Baku from London Heathrow and London Gatwick, a flight of about 5 hours 30 minutes. UK passport holders need an e-visa, applied for online at evisa.gov.az at least 3 working days before travel (an urgent service takes 3 hours). It is normally single entry for up to 30 days. Your passport must be valid for 6 months after you arrive. Our UK team can talk you through it.
Are airport transfers and the hotel arranged for me?
Yes. Transfers between the airport, the hotel and the clinic are included in every price, and your stay at CityLife Boutique Hotel is part of every treatment package. Extra nights are not included.
Is it safe to fly home after the embryo transfer?
For most patients, flying home the same day or the next day is fine; the embryo is held within the womb and is not affected by normal travel. Stay hydrated, move around on the flight and avoid lifting heavy luggage. If your doctor advises waiting a day, that advice is for your individual case.
Can I combine treatment with time to see the city?
Many patients add a night or two. Baku has a walled Old City, a seafront boulevard and good restaurants. The short-visit journey means treatment days are few, so any sightseeing fits around them; plan energetic days before the transfer, not after.
Who looks after me abroad?
Treatment takes place at DNA Clinic in Baku, with procedures at Caspian International Hospital. Transfers are arranged for you, and our UK team stays in touch throughout. The DNA Clinic team speaks English, Azerbaijani, Russian and Turkish, so you can talk to them in English.
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