Travel guide: Makhachkala Airport, Russia (MCX)
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Travel essentials for Makhachkala Airport, Russia — what to expect on the ground. Makhachkala Airport sits in Russia (Europe), in a temperate climate band — temperate northern-hemisphere zone with four distinct seasons. Airport IATA code MCX serves the area. Local timezone is Europe/Moscow, which matters for arrivals and check-ins. It sits at 42.82°, 47.66° — useful for weather, daylight, and route planning. Use the live tools below to plan around these facts.
- RegionRussia, Europe
- Climate bandtemperate northern-hemisphere zone with four distinct seasons
- Airport IATA code MCX
- TimezoneEurope/Moscow
- Coordinates42.82, 47.66
- Located in the Northern Hemisphere
MCX is the airport code for the airport at Makhachkala, the capital and largest city of the Russian republic of Dagestan, in the North Caucasus. Makhachkala lies on the western shore of the Caspian Sea, on a narrow coastal plain between the sea and the mountains, and is the largest city of the whole North Caucasus region. It is an important seaport and transport hub, a busy, diverse city that is home to many of the peoples of Dagestan, one of the most ethnically varied regions in the world. Behind the city rise the great mountains of the Caucasus. Makhachkala is reached by air into its airport, and by rail and road along the Caspian coast. Travel in parts of the North Caucasus can be affected by security concerns, so it is wise to check current government advice. The climate is dry, with warm summers and mild winters by the sea.
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Frequently asked questions
What is MCX airport?
MCX is the code for the airport serving Makhachkala, the capital of the republic of Dagestan in the south of Russia. It connects the city with Moscow and other Russian cities, and is the main air gateway to Dagestan and this part of the Caspian coast in the North Caucasus.
Where is Makhachkala?
Makhachkala is the capital and largest city of Dagestan, a republic of Russia in the North Caucasus. It lies on the western shore of the Caspian Sea, on a narrow plain between the sea and the mountains, and is the largest city in the whole North Caucasus region, an important port on the Caspian.
What is Makhachkala known for?
Makhachkala is known as the capital of Dagestan, one of the most ethnically diverse regions in the world, and as the largest city and main port of the North Caucasus on the Caspian Sea. It is a busy, mixed city set between the sea and the great mountains of the Caucasus.
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