Istanbul (IST) to Makhachkala (MCX) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Makhachkala (MCX): Pobeda. The two airports are 974 miles (1,568 km) apart. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Adler/Sochi, Mineralnye Vody and Krasnodar.
Airlines flying nonstop from IST to MCX
- DPPobedaNot in an alliance
IST to MCX with one stop
3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Adler/Sochi (AER)Azimuth the whole way
A4A4WZ - Via Mineralnye Vody (MRV)Azimuth the whole wayA4WZA4
- Via Krasnodar (KRR)Aeroflot and Pobeda, then Red WingsDPWZ
IST to MCX: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from IST to MCX?
Pobeda flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Makhachkala (MCX).
How far is Istanbul from Makhachkala by plane?
Istanbul (IST) and Makhachkala (MCX) are 974 miles (1,568 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does IST to MCX cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for IST to MCX with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Makhachkala?
The most direct connections are through Adler/Sochi (AER), Mineralnye Vody (MRV) and Krasnodar (KRR). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Azimuth through Adler/Sochi.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.