Search Flights from Istanbul to Makhachkala

Quick Flight Summary from Istanbul to Makhachkala

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    C$153
  • Direct flight duration 2 hour 55 min
  • Direct airlines Pobeda
  • Arrival airports MCX
  • Best days to book Thursday, Monday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    C$181

Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Makhachkala

Cheapest Direct Flight

Pobeda

Pobeda
1 Oct, Thu
Istanbul – Makhachkala
2h 45m
Non-stop
IST–MCX
Shortest Flight

Pobeda

Pobeda
26 Oct, Mon
Istanbul – Makhachkala
2h 40m
Non-stop
IST–MCX

Pobeda

Pobeda
14 Nov, Sat
Istanbul – Makhachkala
2h 40m
Non-stop
IST–MCX

Pobeda

Pobeda
27 Oct, Tue
Istanbul – Makhachkala
2h 40m
Non-stop
IST–MCX

Flydubai

Flydubai
14 Nov, Sat
Istanbul – Makhachkala
12h 5m
1 stop
SAW–MCX

Flydubai

Flydubai
26 Oct, Mon
Istanbul – Makhachkala
12h
1 stop
SAW–MCX

Emirates

Emirates
27 Oct, Tue
Istanbul – Makhachkala
23h 15m
1 stop
SAW–MCX

Last update: 29 September 2026 00:18

Direct flights from Istanbul to Makhachkala

Pobeda

Estimated Prices for Istanbul to Makhachkala Flights

Cheapest Day6 October Tuesday
Best Price
C$108
Average Price
C$316
C$1,398
C$108
C$211
29Tue
Sep
C$174
30Wed
C$148
01Thu
Oct
C$174
02Fri
C$150
03Sat
C$150
04Sun
C$150
05Mon
C$108
06Tue
C$150
07Wed
C$210
08Thu
C$238
09Fri
C$211
10Sat
C$211
11Sun
C$211
12Mon
C$148
13Tue
C$369
14Wed
C$794
15Thu
C$1,398
16Fri
C$374
17Sat
C$211
18Sun
C$210
19Mon
C$211
20Tue
C$149
21Wed
C$211
22Thu
C$208
23Fri
C$261
24Sat
C$1,264
25Sun
C$794
26Mon
C$199
27Tue
C$200
28Wed

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Istanbul City Center

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is accessible by car using the TEM highway. Take the Sabiha Gökçen Airport exit off the TEM highway and follow the signs to the airport. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. There is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot at the airport. There are some private parking facilities located around the airport that travelers can also use.   

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic, especially during rush hour. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.

Havabus

Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadıköy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.

Marmaray

The Marmaray is a particularly convenient means of transportation for those coming from the European side of the city. Those on the European side can get on at Yenikapı, take the Marmaray to the Ayrılık Çeşmesi stop, from there get on the Kadıköy-Kartal metro to Kartal and then either take a taxi or public bus to Sabiha Gökçen Airport.

Bus

The Sabiha Gökçen Airport is also accessible by public bus.

Lines that operate between central locations in the city and the airport are as follows: E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

Metro

Starting in Kadikoy on the Anatolian side of the city, the metro passes through many stations like Kozyatağı, Bostancı, Küçükyalı, and Maltepe. Get off at the Kartal stop. From here you can take a bus or taxi to the airport.

Rental Cars

The airport is accessible by car, so another option is to rent a vehicle for transportation. There are many car rental agencies located in the city from which you can rent a car and drive to the airport. You can return your rental car at the airport by notifying them in advance.

Airport Information

Simit Sarayı, Center Point, Mc Donald’s, Mc D Cafe, İstanbul Cafe, Drive Inn Cafe, Burger King, Popeyes, Sbarro, Usta Dönerci, Kahve Dünyası and Starbucks are located in the departures hall. Kahve Dünyası, Secco Kafe, Usta Dönerci, Burger King, Sbarro, Mc Donald’s, Trattoria Milano, Heroes Sports Bar, Grab&Fly and Gate Café are located after passport control for international departures. Kahve Dünyası, Burger King, Mc Donald’s, Center Point, Turkish Kitchen, Kıvanç Gökçe Büfe, Grab&Fly, Simit&Çay and Coca Cola Gate Café are located after the security checkpoint in the domestic terminal. Kahve Dünyası, Karafırın, Simit Sarayı and Burger King are located in the arrivals hall. Fly Café is located in the outdoor parking lot. The following passenger lounges offer comfortable and convenient services at Sabiha Gökçen Airport: LGM CIP Lounge, Wings Lounge, Lounge İstanbul International Flights and Turkish Airlines Lounge. The Setur duty free retail stores offer a rich selection of products. 


Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Atatürk Airport is accessible by taxi, airport shuttles, metro, and buses. You can also choose to drive your personal car and park in the parking lot for a certain fee. The airport is equipped with an outdoor lot and an indoor multi-story lot.  

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to Atatürk Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. Hitting the road during rush hour runs the risk of missing your flight. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Atatürk Airport and central locations in the city. The Havataş shuttles provide service to and from Taksim and the Yenikapi IDO Pier every 30 minutes.

Bus

Atatürk Airport is also accessible from the city center by bus. You can get to Atatürk Airport using the TH-1 bus from Taksim and YH-1 bus from Yenikapi.

Metro

One of the fastest ways to get to the airport is by metro. The metro passes through many locations, such as Yenikapı, Aksaray, Fatih, Topkapı, and Esenler Otogar and goes directly into the airport.

Rental Cars

You can rent a car from rental agencies such as AVIS, Budget, or Europcar both at the airport and at various locations in the city. You can also return your rental vehicle to the airport branch of the aforementioned companies. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location.

Airport Information

Caffe Nero, Starbucks Coffee and Simit Sarayı are located in the international arrivals hall. Popeyes, Sbarro, Caffe Nero, Simit Sarayı, Cakes & Bakes, Turcuisine, Sweet Deligts, Quick Asia, Efes Beerport, The Greenport, Starbucks Coffee, Cafe-Inn, Eat & Go, Coca-Cola Cafe, Kitchenette, Flight Point and Zero Café are located in the international departures hall. Simit Sarayi is located in the domestic arrivals hall. Kantin, The Greenport, Kokpit, Tadında Anadolu, Cakes & Bakes, Starbucks Coffee, Cafe-Inn, Burger King and Sbarro are located in the domestic departures hall.

The Primeclass Lounge, Akbank Wings Lounge, Comfort Lounge, Emirates Lounge, Sky Team Lounge and TTNET Platin Lounge are located in the international terminal. The THY CIP Lounge, Akbank Wings Lounge and Primeclass Lounge are located in the domestic terminal. The ATÜ retail stores provide duty free shopping services.

Transportation to Makhachkala City Center from Airport

Uytash Airport

You can benefit from transfer and car rental companies for travelling to Makhachkala city center from Uytash Airport. You can also use a taxi for your transportation. Travelling to Makhachkala city center from Uytash Airport lasts about 20-25 minutes.

Taxi

The easiest way to reach Makhachkala city center from Uytash Airport is using one of the taxis waiting outside the airport. Travelling to Makhachkala city center from the airport lasts about 25 minutes and the cost of this travel is about 1000-1200 Ruble.

Car Rental

It is very comfortable to reach Makhachkala city center thanks to the private transfer companies as well as local and foreign car rental companies offering service at Uytash Airport. If you want a fast and comfortable transportation, benefitting from the car rental companies may be a good option.

Makhachkala Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Monday
28 Sep
Cloudy
24°19°
Tuesday
29 Sep
Rain
20°17°
Wednesday
30 Sep
Cloudy
22°17°
Thursday
1 Oct
Rain
20°14°
Friday
2 Oct
Rain
15°13°

More Information About Makhachkala

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Istanbul-Makhachkala flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Istanbul-Makhachkala flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Istanbul-Makhachkala flights, you can use Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport as departure airport, and Uytash Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Istanbul-Makhachkala is 1538 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 50 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Istanbul-Makhachkala flights is Monday.
Pobeda organizes direct flights between Istanbul-Makhachkala.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Pobeda starts from approximately C$108.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Pobeda
C$108
1 piece of cabin baggage (30x36x27 cm) / Paid Change
Azimuth Airlines
C$214
—
Flydubai
C$1,252
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x38x20 cm) / No changes allowed / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments
Emirates
C$1,203
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 30 kg checked baggage / Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment
Uzbekistan Airways
C$544
No changes allowed / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments

Last update: 28.09.2026

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