Baku to Makhachkala flights
Makhachkala lies 351 km (218 mi) north-west of Baku, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Baku | Makhachkala | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Azerbaijan | Russia |
| Population | 2.4 million | 596,356 |
| Elevation | -23 m (-75 ft) | -10 m (-33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Baku) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Nearest large airport | GYD, 17 km out | MCX, 22 km out |
Clocks in Makhachkala are 1 h behind Baku right now, so a 1 h 12 min journey lands only 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Makhachkala
Crossing from Azerbaijan into Russia: money changes from the Manat to the Ruble (RUB); the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
Airports at each end
Leaving Baku
Baku is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Makhachkala
Makhachkala is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Makhachkala Uytash International Airport (MCX), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,688 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makhachkala Uytash International Airport | MCX | 22 km (14 mi) | 8,688 ft | 12 ft |
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Staying in Makhachkala
Our booking partner lists 11 places to stay in Makhachkala. Of the 11 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (7). Guests have left 9 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Makhachkala from Baku?
351 km (218 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Baku.
How long does it take to get from Baku to Makhachkala by air?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Baku and Makhachkala?
Makhachkala is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Moscow against Asia/Baku).
Which airports are used for Baku to Makhachkala flights?
Typically Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Makhachkala Uytash International Airport (MCX).
What currency do I need in Makhachkala?
The Ruble (RUB).
Where can I stay in Makhachkala?
Our booking partner lists 11 places to stay in Makhachkala, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.