Central Juma Mosque
One of the largest mosques in Russia, with white domes and Ottoman-style architecture.
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Airport · Makhachkala, Russia
Makhachkala Uytash MCX
22 km from central Makhachkala. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 22 km
- terminals
- 1
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- IATA · ICAO
- MCX · URML
About the airport
Uytash Airport lies near Makhachkala, the capital of Dagestan, on the Caspian Sea, and is the main airport of the republic. Since 2022, operations at many Russian airports have been subject to airspace restrictions and temporary closures: the routes available depend on the restrictions in force, so check with your airline before travelling.
Terminals
It has a single passenger terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building, so walking distances are short.
Services
Inside there are cafés, shops, information desks and the usual passenger services. You get to the city by bus or taxi.
Getting to the city
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.
Airport map
Terminal
A single passenger terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building.
Makhachkala
Things to do in Makhachkala
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.
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
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.
How many terminals does Makhachkala Uytash airport have?
Makhachkala Uytash has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Makhachkala?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminal building seen from outside: Vyacheslav Bukharov, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal facade with the airport name: Soul Train, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal seen from the apron: Dinamik, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- 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