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🗺️ Day trips

Dagestan: Makhachkala Airport to Derbent, the Sulak Canyon and Sarykum

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Makhachkala Airport is on the coast; Derbent is 130 km south, 2.5–3 hours by car. The canyons and mountain villages are easiest by car with a driver.

Makhachkala Uytash International Airport → Makhachkala 28 km 37 min by car 1,500 ₽ per car See vehicles and book →

Getting around

  • Train to Derbent — about 2.5 hours, four a day.
  • Private transfer — straight from the airport to Derbent.
  • Day trips to the Sulak Canyon, Sarykum and Gunib — by car with a driver.

Transfers mentioned in this guide

Makhachkala Uytash International Airport → Makhachkala 37 min from 1,500 ₽ Makhachkala Uytash International Airport → Derbent 2 h 9 min from 4,100 ₽ Makhachkala → Derbent 2 h 35 min from 5,000 ₽ Makhachkala Uytash International Airport → Kaspiysk 19 min from 1,500 ₽

Frequently asked questions

How long from Makhachkala to Derbent?

About 2.5–3 hours by car, roughly 130 km.