There are 4 ways to get from Makhachkala to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, 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 Uytash Airport (MCX) to Istanbul (IST)plane MCX - IST
8h 8m₺4,248–19,514Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Makhachkala to Emniyet Otogarbus
43h 9m₺4,147–4,185Bus, train
- Take the bus from Makhachkala to Ankara bus stationbus
- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)train Hst / ...
38h 41m₺4,872–5,245Drive 1,995.4 km
- Drive from Makhachkala to Istanbulcar 1,995.4 km
26h 54m₺11,492–16,599
Uytash Airport (MCX) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Makhachkala to Istanbul is to bus which costs 4.140 ₺ - 4.190 ₺ and takes 43h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Makhachkala to Istanbul is to fly which takes 8h 8m and costs 4.200 ₺ - 20.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Makhachkala to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Makhachkala and arriving at Emniyet Otogar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 9m.
The distance between Makhachkala and Istanbul is 1635 km. The road distance is 1995.4 km.
The best way to get from Makhachkala to Istanbul without a car is to bus and train which takes 38h 41m and costs 4.800 ₺ - 5.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Makhachkala to Istanbul, including transfers.
Makhachkala to Istanbul bus services, operated by Luks Yilmaz, depart from Makhachkala station.
The best way to get from Makhachkala to Istanbul is to fly which takes 8h 8m and costs 4.200 ₺ - 20.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 4.140 ₺ - 4.190 ₺ and takes 43h 9m.
Makhachkala to Istanbul bus services, operated by Luks Yilmaz, arrive at Emniyet Otogar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Makhachkala to Istanbul is 1995 km. It takes approximately 26h 54m to drive from Makhachkala to Istanbul.
What companies run services between Makhachkala, Russia and Istanbul, Turkey?
Azimuth, Red Wings, and three other airlines fly from Uytash Airport (MCX) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Luks Yilmaz operates a bus from Makhachkala to Emniyet Otogar once a week. Tickets cost ₺3,938 and the journey takes 43h.
- Website
- azimuth.aero
Flights from Uytash Airport to Istanbul via Sochi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,800–19,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Website
- luksyilmazturizm.com
Bus from Makhachkala to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺3,938
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Makhachkala to Emniyet Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 43h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺3,938
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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