There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Makhachkala by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Uytash Airport (MCX)plane IST - MCX
8h 9m₽7,744–34,894Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Emniyet Otogar to Makhachkalabus
36h 8m₽5,375–5,445Train, bus
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
- Take the bus from Ankara bus station to Khasavyurtbus
- Take the train from Hasav-Iurt to Mahachkalatrain
35h 39m₽7,009–9,309Drive 1,999.6 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Makhachkalacar 1,999.6 km
26h 52m₽19,594–28,302
Istanbul (IST) to Uytash Airport (MCX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Makhachkala is to bus which costs RUB 5350 - RUB 5450 and takes 36h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Makhachkala is to fly which takes 8h 9m and costs RUB 7500 - RUB 35000.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Makhachkala. However, there are services departing from Emniyet Otogar and arriving at Makhachkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 8m.
The distance between Istanbul and Makhachkala is 1635 km. The road distance is 1999.6 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Makhachkala without a car is to train and bus which takes 35h 39m and costs RUB 7000 - RUB 9500.
It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Istanbul to Makhachkala, including transfers.
Istanbul to Makhachkala bus services, operated by Luks Yilmaz, depart from Emniyet Otogar station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Makhachkala is to fly which takes 8h 9m and costs RUB 7500 - RUB 35000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 5350 - RUB 5450 and takes 36h 8m.
Istanbul to Makhachkala bus services, operated by Luks Yilmaz, arrive at Makhachkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Makhachkala is 2000 km. It takes approximately 26h 52m to drive from Istanbul to Makhachkala.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Makhachkala, Russia?
Azimuth, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Uytash Airport (MCX) once daily. Alternatively, Luks Yilmaz operates a bus from Emniyet Otogar to Makhachkala twice a week. Tickets cost ₽5,025 and the journey takes 36h.
- Website
- azimuth.aero
Flights from Istanbul to Uytash Airport via Sochi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₽7,000–34,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₽1,100–1,700
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Website
- luksyilmazturizm.com
Bus from Ankara bus station to Khasavyurt
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽5,025
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- luksyilmazturizm.com
Bus from Emniyet Otogar to Makhachkala
- Ave. Duration
- 36h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽5,025
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- luksyilmazturizm.com
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