Central Juma Mosque
One of the largest mosques in Russia, with white domes and Ottoman-style architecture.
Tickets →Makhachkala, Russia
Makhachkala: airports, things to do and where to stay
Makhachkala is the capital of Dagestan, on the Caspian Sea coast at the foot of Mount Tarki-Tau. It is one of the largest cities in the North Caucasus, in a republic known for its diversity of peoples and its mountain landscapes.
Makhachkala airports
From the airport to central Makhachkala
Makhachkala Uytash airport is about 22 km from central Makhachkala.
Bus
Buses and minibuses link the airport with Makhachkala and its main transport hubs. Journey times depend on traffic.
Taxi
Taxis outside the terminal, plus ride-hailing apps and pre-booked cars. The journey to Makhachkala depends a lot on traffic.
Makhachkala
Things to do in Makhachkala
Sulak Canyon
One of the deepest canyons in Europe, with the turquoise Sulak River; it can be visited on a day trip from the city.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Makhachkala?
Makhachkala is served by Makhachkala Uytash (MCX).
How far is the airport from central Makhachkala?
Makhachkala Uytash airport is about 22 km from central Makhachkala.
How do I get from the airport to central Makhachkala?
From Makhachkala Uytash airport you can take Bus and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Makhachkala?
Highlights of Makhachkala include Central Juma Mosque, Caspian Sea embankment, Sarykum Dune, and Sulak Canyon.
Photo credits
- Central Juma Mosque: Шамиль Магомедов, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Caspian Sea embankment: Vyacheslav Bukharov, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Sarykum Dune: EldarGuseinov, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Sulak Canyon: Аль-Гимравий, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons