Flight to Makhachkala
Istanbul → Makhachkala · about ~2h 15m in the air
Bus to Derbent
Makhachkala → Derbent · about 1h 30m
Istanbul → Derbent
Türkiye to Russia · 1 border · Where else can you go from Istanbul?
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About the trip from Istanbul to Derbent
Istanbul (Türkiye) and Derbent (Russia) are 1,610 km (1,000 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and bus, via Makhachkala: ~6h 45m door to door with 1 change. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from Istanbul to Makhachkala: ~2h 15m in the air, 1,545 km
- Bus from Makhachkala to Derbent: about 1h 30m, 120 km
Every route we know
- Flight + Bus, via Makhachkala: ~6h 45m, 1 change
- Flight + Train, via Baku: ~8h 50m, 1 change
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.