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There are 4 ways to get from Turkey to Makhachkala by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Uytash Airport (MCX)plane plane IST - MCX
    5h 54m
    ₽7,740–36,890
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Emniyet Otogar to Makhachkalabus bus
    36h 8m
    ₽5,340–5,410
  3. Drive  1,999.7 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Makhachkalacar car 1,999.7 km
    26h 53m
    ₽24,100–34,810
  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain train Yht
    2. Take the bus from Ankara bus station to Khasavyurtbus bus
    3. Take the train from Hasav-Iurt to Mahachkalatrain train
    36h 10m
    ₽7,020–9,299

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Uytash Airport (MCX) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket₽7,072Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Turkey and Makhachkala, Russia?

Pobeda Airlines LLC and Azimuth fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Uytash Airport (MCX) twice daily. Alternatively, Luks Yilmaz operates a bus from Emniyet Otogar to Makhachkala twice a week. Tickets cost ₽4,991 and the journey takes 36h.

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