Why go
- City in Dagestan, Russia.
- Served by Makhachkala Uytash International Airport (MCX).
History
Makhachkala, previously known as Petrovskoye (1844–1857) and Port-Petrovsk (1857–1921), or by the local Kumyk name of Anji, is the capital and largest city of Dagestan, Russia. The city is located on the Caspian Sea, covering an area of 468.13 square kilometres, with a population of over 623,254 residents, while the urban agglomeration covers over 3,712 square kilometres, with a population of roughly 1 million residents. Makhachkala is the fourth-largest city in the Caucasus, the largest city in the North Caucasus and the North Caucasian Federal District, as well as the third-largest city on the Caspian Sea, after Baku and Rasht. The city is extremely ethnically diverse, with a minority ethnic Russian population.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Svyaz Rossiya 7R (CRJ-200) · 2 routes: Moscow, St. Petersburg
- Aircompany Yakutia R3 (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Krasnodar
- Scat Air DV (CRJ) · 1 route: Aktau
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Makhachkala Uytash International Airport (MCX); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MCX has direct flights to 4 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Aktau, Krasnodar, Moscow, St. Petersburg). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Makhachkala, 1.4 km); routes include Makhachkala - Turkmenbashi.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Makhachkala, Russia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.