Flights to Makhachkala
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,688 ft, MCX handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 12 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Makhachkala
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makhachkala to Baghdad | Iraq | 1,105 km (687 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Makhachkala to Tehran | Iran | 877 km (545 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Makhachkala to Ankara | Turkey | 1,265 km (786 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Makhachkala to Baku | Azerbaijan | 351 km (218 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Makhachkala to Mashhad | Iran | 1,273 km (791 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Makhachkala to Gaziantep | Turkey | 1,083 km (673 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Makhachkala to Aleppo | Syria | 1,161 km (722 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Makhachkala to Beirut | Lebanon | 1,451 km (901 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Makhachkala to Diyarbakır | Turkey | 834 km (518 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Makhachkala to Adana | Turkey | 1,231 km (765 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Makhachkala to Mosul | Iraq | 828 km (515 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Makhachkala to Erbil | Iraq | 812 km (504 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Makhachkala to Damascus | Syria | 1,435 km (892 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Makhachkala to Isfahan | Iran | 1,205 km (749 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Makhachkala to Kayseri | Turkey | 1,114 km (692 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Makhachkala to Karaj | Iran | 849 km (528 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Makhachkala to Konya | Turkey | 1,389 km (863 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Makhachkala to Tabriz | Iran | 554 km (344 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Makhachkala to Basrah | Iraq | 1,387 km (862 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Makhachkala to Kazan | Russia | 1,429 km (888 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Makhachkala to Karbala | Iraq | 1,192 km (740 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Makhachkala to Sadr City | Iraq | 1,099 km (683 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Makhachkala to Shanghai | China | 6,477 km (4,024 mi) | about 9 h 3 min |
| Makhachkala to Chongqing | China | 5,385 km (3,346 mi) | about 7 h 39 min |
| Makhachkala to Chengdu | China | 5,117 km (3,180 mi) | about 7 h 19 min |
| Makhachkala to Beijing | China | 5,588 km (3,472 mi) | about 7 h 55 min |
| Makhachkala to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,545 km (960 mi) | about 2 h 44 min |
| Makhachkala to Tianjin | China | 5,687 km (3,533 mi) | about 8 h 2 min |
| Makhachkala to Wuhan | China | 5,945 km (3,694 mi) | about 8 h 22 min |
| Makhachkala to Lahore | Pakistan | 2,677 km (1,664 mi) | about 4 h 11 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Makhachkala?
Makhachkala Uytash International Airport (MCX) is the closest large airport at 22 km (14 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is MCX from Makhachkala city centre?
22 km (14 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Makhachkala on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.