Cheap Flights from Kazan to Makhachkala — $57

The Kazan — Makhachkala route is served by a wide range of airlines: 10 in total, including Nordwind Airlines, Red Wings Airlines, Pegas Fly, Utair, Pobeda, Rossiya Airlines, Aeroflot, Emirates, Flydubai, and Turkish Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $57. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.

The only airline operating direct flights from Kazan to Makhachkala is Nordwind Airlines. Flights operate on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Kazan Airport (KZN) serves as the main international gateway for Tatarstan and typically functions as a mid-sized hub with a mix of full-service and low-cost carriers, including Aeroflot, S7 and several seasonal charter operators. Fares can be competitive on domestic routes and moderate for international services. The terminal sits about 25 km northeast of Kazan city centre; road transfers by taxi or ride-hailing usually take 25–40 minutes depending on traffic, with fares often reflecting local rates, while public buses and airport shuttles can take 45–60 minutes for a lower cost. Pros: relatively modern facilities and straightforward connections to the city. Cons: transfer times can grow in peak traffic and international route frequency may be limited outside high season.

Uytash Airport (MCX) serves Makhachkala as the region’s main international gateway and can be considered a mid-sized hub that blends scheduled domestic connections with seasonal international flights. Carriers are typically Russian domestic airlines and a few international or charter operators, with fares that can be competitive compared with bigger Russian hubs. The airport lies roughly 25–30 km south of the city centre; transfers are usually by taxi (about 30–45 minutes, fares commonly in a moderate range) or by regional buses/minibuses taking longer but costing less. Pros include compact terminals and straightforward navigation; cons can be limited amenities and fewer nonstop long-haul choices compared with major metropolitan airports.

The minimum one-way ticket price from Kazan to Makhachkala is $57 (December 2026), while the maximum is $894 (July 2027). On average, a ticket costs $174–$281.