Makhachkala to Baku flights
Baku lies 351 km (218 mi) south-east of Makhachkala, +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.
| Makhachkala | Baku | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Azerbaijan |
| Population | 596,356 | 2.4 million |
| Elevation | -10 m (-33 ft) | -23 m (-75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+4 (Asia/Baku) |
| Nearest large airport | MCX, 22 km out | GYD, 17 km out |
Clocks in Baku are 1 h ahead of Makhachkala right now, so a 1 h 12 min journey lands 2 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Baku
Crossing from Russia into Azerbaijan: money changes from the Ruble to the Manat (AZN); the dialling code becomes +994; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heydar Aliyev International Airport | GYD | 17 km (11 mi) | 13,123 ft | 10 ft |
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Staying in Baku
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Common questions
How far is Baku from Makhachkala?
351 km (218 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Makhachkala.
How long does it take to get from Makhachkala to Baku 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 Makhachkala and Baku?
Baku is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Baku against Europe/Moscow).
Which airports are used for Makhachkala to Baku flights?
Typically Makhachkala Uytash International Airport (MCX) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD).
What currency do I need in Baku?
The Manat (AZN).
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
- 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.