Driving from Makhachkala to İzmir
İzmir lies 1,785 km (1,109 mi) west of Makhachkala, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 27 h 13 min without stops, over roughly 2,178 km (1,353 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Makhachkala | İzmir | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Turkey |
| Population | 596,356 | 2.9 million |
| Elevation | -10 m (-33 ft) | 122 m (400 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
What changes when you arrive in İzmir
Crossing from Russia into Turkey: money changes from the Ruble to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Where to book car hire from Makhachkala to İzmir
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Staying in İzmir
Our booking partner lists 450 places to stay in Izmir. Of the 108 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (53), and 9 are five-star. Across 124 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 68,037 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is İzmir from Makhachkala?
1,785 km (1,109 mi) in a straight line, west of Makhachkala; by road roughly 2,178 km (1,353 mi).
How long does it take to get from Makhachkala to İzmir by car?
About 27 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Makhachkala and İzmir?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in İzmir?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in İzmir?
Our booking partner lists 450 places to stay in Izmir, 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 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.