Cities Near Makhachkala
Cities near Makhachkala, Russia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Kaspiysk, Buynaksk, Khasavyurt. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Makhachkala, Russia is Kaspiysk, about 10 mi (15 km) away — roughly 32 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaspiysk | 10 mi / 15 km | 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Buynaksk | 22 mi / 36 km | 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Khasavyurt | 50 mi / 80 km | 1 hr 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Kizlyar | 72 mi / 116 km | 1 hr 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Derbent | 74 mi / 120 km | 1 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Groznyy | 94 mi / 152 km | 2 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Sheki | 124 mi / 200 km | 2 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Sunzha | 126 mi / 203 km | 2 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Nazran’ | 139 mi / 223 km | 3 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Vladikavkaz | 143 mi / 231 km | 3 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Makhachkala
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Kaspiysk, Buynaksk, Khasavyurt, Kizlyar, Derbent. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Makhachkala
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Sheki, Sunzha, Nazran’, Vladikavkaz. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Makhachkala include Kaspiysk, Buynaksk, Khasavyurt, Kizlyar, Derbent. The closest is Kaspiysk, about 10 miles (15 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.