Gaziantep to Derbent flights
Derbent lies 1,087 km (675 mi) north-east of Gaziantep, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 9 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.
| Gaziantep | Derbent | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Russia |
| Population | 2.2 million | 105,965 |
| Elevation | 842 m (2,762 ft) | -13 m (-43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Nearest large airport | GZT, 15 km out | MCX, 98 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Derbent
Crossing from Turkey into Russia: money changes from the Lira 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 Gaziantep
Gaziantep is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport (GZT), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Aleppo International Airport (ALP, 99 km), Kahramanmaraş Airport (KCM, 65 km).
Arriving in Derbent
Derbent is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Makhachkala Uytash International Airport (MCX), 98 km (61 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 | 98 km (61 mi) | 8,688 ft | 12 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Derbent from Gaziantep?
1,087 km (675 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Gaziantep.
How long does it take to get from Gaziantep to Derbent by air?
About 2 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gaziantep and Derbent?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Gaziantep to Derbent flights?
Typically Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport (GZT) to Makhachkala Uytash International Airport (MCX).
What currency do I need in Derbent?
The Ruble (RUB).
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.