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How to get fromIstanbul to Makhachkalaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Makhachkala by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Uytash Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Uytash Airport (MCX)plane plane IST - MCX
    8h 9m
    ₽7,746–34,896
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Emniyet Otogar to Makhachkalabus bus
    36h 8m
    ₽5,409–5,479
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain train Hst / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ankara bus station to Khasavyurtbus bus
    3. Take the train from Hasav-Iurt to Mahachkalatrain train
    35h 40m
    ₽7,044–9,346
  4. Drive 1,999.6 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Makhachkalacar car 1,999.6 km
    26h 52m
    ₽19,725–28,492
  5. Fly to Grozny Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Grozny Airport (GRV)plane plane IST - GRV
    2. Take the train from Chervlennaia to Mahachkalatrain train
    10h 26m
    ₽8,196–36,246

Istanbul (IST) to Uytash Airport (MCX) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₽6,984Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Makhachkala, Russia?

Azimuth, Ural Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Uytash Airport (MCX) twice daily. Alternatively, Luks Yilmaz operates a bus from Emniyet Otogar to Makhachkala twice a week. Tickets cost ₽5,059 and the journey takes 36h.

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