Search Flights from Makhachkala to Istanbul

Quick Flight Summary from Makhachkala to Istanbul

  • Lowest recent price
    $65
  • Direct flight duration 3 hour 5 min
  • Arrival airports SAW / IST
  • Best days to book Wednesday, Thursday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $107

Cheapest flights from Makhachkala to Istanbul

Cheapest Direct Flight

Pobeda

Pobeda
11 Nov, Wed
Makhachkala – Istanbul
3h
Non-stop
MCX–IST

Pobeda

Pobeda
12 Nov, Thu
Makhachkala – Istanbul
3h
Non-stop
MCX–IST

Pobeda

Pobeda
7 Nov, Sat
Makhachkala – Istanbul
3h
Non-stop
MCX–IST

Pobeda

Pobeda
5 Nov, Thu
Makhachkala – Istanbul
3h
Non-stop
MCX–IST

Pobeda

Pobeda
10 Nov, Tue
Makhachkala – Istanbul
3h
Non-stop
MCX–IST

Pobeda

Pobeda
14 Nov, Sat
Makhachkala – Istanbul
3h
Non-stop
MCX–IST

Pobeda

Pobeda
29 Oct, Thu
Makhachkala – Istanbul
3h
Non-stop
MCX–IST

Pobeda

Pobeda
30 Oct, Fri
Makhachkala – Istanbul
3h
Non-stop
MCX–IST

Azimuth Airlines

Azimuth Airlines
18 Oct, Sun
Makhachkala – Istanbul
12h
1 stop
MCX–IST

Last update: 16 October 2026 01:27

Estimated Prices for Makhachkala to Istanbul Flights

Cheapest Day11 November Wednesday
Best Price
$65
Average Price
$142
$804
$65
$141
16Fri
Oct
$100
17Sat
$100
18Sun
$138
19Mon
$110
20Tue
$141
21Wed
$140
22Thu
$140
23Fri
$141
24Sat
$211
25Sun
$160
26Mon
$114
27Tue
$114
28Wed
$97
29Thu
$97
30Fri
$136
31Sat
$162
01Sun
Nov
$107
02Mon
$107
03Tue
$107
04Wed
$90
05Thu
$804
06Fri
$89
07Sat
$107
08Sun
$162
09Mon
$91
10Tue
$65
11Wed
$87
12Thu
$93
14Sat
$107
15Sun

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Makhachkala City Center

Uytash Airport

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

Taxi

Taxis, which are among the commonly preferred transportation vehicles in the city, offer direct transportation service to Uytash Airport from the city center. They demand 1000-1200 Ruble for this service. Travelling to Uytash Airport from Makhachkala city center lasts about 25 minutes. For this travel, you can prefer Taxi Royal (+78722554554), which is one of the most reliable taxi companies.

Car Rental

Like at Uytash Airport, there are many local and foreign car rental companies offering service in Makhachkala city center. You can choose a company according to your budget. Car rental process is completed within minutes if you make a reservation in advance. It is possible to arrive at Makhachkala Uytash Airport by renting a car from one of the car rental companies.

Airport Information

The airport, which is also known as Makhachkala Uytash Airport, is on a close location to Kaspiysk and Makhachkala which are among the most important cities of Russia. Uytash Airport, which is located 25 kilometers of Makhachkala city center, offers many services for its passengers such as bank, currency exchange office, ATMs and lounges.

Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is located in Pendik, on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul. From the airport, you can get to the city center by metro, municipal bus, Havabus, public transport with a Marmaray transfer, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Metro
  • The airport is the terminus of the M4 Kadıköy–Sabiha Gökçen Airport metro line. The line takes about 50 minutes to get from the airport to Kadıköy.
  • You can transfer to Marmaray at Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and to the Metrobus at Ünalan station.
  • Timetables and weekend night services vary according to the current IBB (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) schedule. For up-to-date information, you can check Metro Istanbul's announcements.
  • You board the metro with an Istanbulkart. To buy a card, you can use the ticket machines at the stations.
Havabus
  • With Havabus services, you can reach Taksim and Kadıköy without transfers.
  • The Taksim line follows the Kavacık and Zincirlikuyu route. The journey takes about 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.
  • The Kadıköy line also stops at Yenisahra. The journey to Kadıköy takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic.
  • For current timetables and fares, you can check Havabus's official website.
Bus
  • E10: Kadıköy via Kurtköy
  • E3: 4. Levent Metro (European Side)
  • 16S: Uzunçayır Metrobus
  • MR60: Pendik YHT (Marmaray)
  • Routes and schedules may change. For up-to-date information, you can check the official IETT website or mobile app.
Marmaray
  • With Marmaray, you can reach many parts of the city by transferring.
  • You can take the MR60 bus to Pendik YHT station and transfer to Marmaray.
  • You can also take the M4 metro to Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and switch to Marmaray.
Taxi
  • You can take a taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city.
  • Bridge and tunnel tolls are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • There are offices of international and local car rental companies at the airport.
  • If you make a reservation in advance, you can pick up your car without waiting in line.
Transfer
  • You can travel comfortably from the airport to different parts of the city with a private transfer service.
  • It is recommended to book your transfer at least one day in advance.

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport is located on the European Side. From the airport, which is in the Arnavutköy district, you can get to the city center by bus, Havaist, metro, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Bus
  • From Istanbul Airport, you can reach different parts of the city center, such as Mecidiyeköy, Mahmutbey, Sultangazi, Sarıyer, and Halkalı, on the H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8 buses.
  • The journey takes 1 hour 40 minutes to Mecidiyeköy, 1 hour 45 minutes to Halkalı, 1 hour 30 minutes to Mahmutbey, 1 hour 25 minutes to Sultangazi, and 1 hour 50 minutes to Sarıyer. Travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions.
  • You can buy bus tickets at the ticket booths or machines on the airport platforms, or online.
Metro
  • You can get from the airport to the city center on the M11 Gayrettepe - Istanbul Airport metro line.
  • The metro provides direct access to the Arnavutköy, İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Hasdal, Kağıthane, and Gayrettepe areas of the city center.
  • After getting off at Gayrettepe station, you can also transfer to the metrobus, buses, and the M1 Hacıosman - Yenikapı metro line.
  • The metro operates between 06:00 and 00:00.
  • The journey takes about 45 minutes on average.
Havaist
  • Havaist services take you to Aksaray, Esenler Bus Terminal, Arnavutköy, Halkalı-Başakşehir, Silivri - Çatalca, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar - Bahçeşehir, Bakırköy, Kadıköy, Taksim, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
  • You can pay the Havaist fare online, at the ticket booths on the platforms, or by card on the bus. Istanbulkart is accepted on some Havaist buses.
  • The Havaist fare varies depending on the route you take.
Taxi
  • Orange, turquoise, and black taxis run from Istanbul Airport to the city center.
  • A fixed fare applies from the airport to certain points in the city center.
  • Bridge crossings, bus terminal exit fees, and toll roads are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • You can rent a car from Avec, Sixt, Hertz, Rent Go, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Garenta, and many other companies at the airport and drive to the city center.
  • If you make a reservation before

Istanbul Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Thursday
15 Oct
Rain
15°13°
Today
Friday
16 Oct
Rain
13°11°
Saturday
17 Oct
Rain
13°11°
Sunday
18 Oct
Cloudy
16°10°
Monday
19 Oct
Cloudy
16°11°

Alternative Flights Makhachkala Istanbul

Flights with Alternative Departure Locations Makhachkala Istanbul

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Makhachkala-Istanbul flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Makhachkala-Istanbul flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Makhachkala-Istanbul flights, you can use Uytash Airport as departure airport, and Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Makhachkala-Istanbul 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 Makhachkala-Istanbul flights is Sunday.
Pobeda, Azimuth Airlines, Emirates, Flydubai organizes direct flights between Makhachkala-Istanbul.
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 $62.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Pobeda
$62
Paid Change / 1 piece of cabin baggage (30x36x27 cm)
Azimuth Airlines
$97
—
Emirates
$767
Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 30 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment
Flydubai
$1,048
No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x38x20 cm) / Complimentary Refreshments

Last update: 15.10.2026

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