Istanbul to Makhachkala (IST–MCX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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975 mi airlines charter/private ~7/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 2m ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by First Choice Airways.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AYT Antalya 5h 20m ATAYJU → U6 Antalya (AYT) to Makhachkala flights
KRR Krasnodar 6h 5m A4DPSU → WZ Krasnodar (KRR) to Makhachkala flights
VKO Moscow 7h 28m DPTK → B2UT Moscow (VKO) to Makhachkala flights
SVO Moscow 9h 48m 2SSU → 5NDPSU Moscow (SVO) to Makhachkala flights
LED St. Petersburg 9h 50m SUTK → B2DPN4 St. Petersburg (LED) to Makhachkala flights
DXB Dubai 10h 20m BIEKFZ → EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Makhachkala flights
BSZ Bishkek 13h BTTK → WZ Bishkek (BSZ) to Makhachkala flights
AER Sochi 14h 18m A4IOSU → A4 Sochi (AER) to Makhachkala flights
KZN Kazan 16h 33m N4TK → N4 Kazan (KZN) to Makhachkala flights
DME Moscow 20h 17m S7U6 → S7U6Y7 Moscow (DME) to Makhachkala flights
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Istanbul to Makhachkala
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
975 mi 2h 55m nonstop

IST–MCX has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to MCX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
AYT ~5h 20m KRR ~6h 5m VKO ~7h 28m TAS ~9h 10m SVO ~9h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
619
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Makhachkala is 0 hours the same as Istanbul.
IST: +03 · MCX: MSK

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Makhachkala.
Distance & Flight Time
975 mi / 1,568 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders need an eVisa to enter Russia. Apply through the official Russian eVisa portal at evisa.kdmid.ru. The eVisa allows stays up to 16 days per entry within a 60-day validity window. The fee is USD 52 for adults. Children under 6 are exempt from the fee. Processing takes up to 4 calendar days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. The eVisa covers tourism, business, and humanitarian visits.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to IST

Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.

Facts

IST–MCX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Makhachkala route.
Route details
Distance975 mi / 1,568 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~7 out / ~7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: MCX
Full nameMakhachkala Uytash International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCX / URML
TimezoneEurope/Moscow
Passengers/yr2.9M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to MCX flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Makhachkala Uytash International Airport take about 2h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 975 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Antalya, Krasnodar Pashkovsky and Vnukovo.
Yes, return flights from MCX to IST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IST to MCX

İstanbul Airport (IST) and Makhachkala Uytash International Airport (MCX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IST to MCX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IST to MCX is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 975 miles (1,568 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Antalya, Krasnodar Pashkovsky and Vnukovo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.