There are 4 ways to get from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to Makhachkala Airport (MCX) by plane, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Cheapest
Fly Sharjah to Baku Heydar Aliyev, train
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Fly from Sharjah (SHJ) to Baku Heydar Aliyev (GYD)
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Take the train from Baku to Manas
Bus to Dubai Al Maktoum Intl, fly to Makhachkala
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Take the bus from Al Muwailah Expo Rider Bus Station to Opportunity Expo Rider Gate 3
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Fly from Dubai Al Maktoum Intl (DWC) to Makhachkala (MCX)
Drive
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Drive from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to Makhachkala Airport (MCX)
Dubai (DXB) to Makhachkala (MCX) flights
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Russia from United Arab Emirates
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Arab Emirates
Restricted for: Foreign nationals, with the above exceptions
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Conditions of entry into Russia from United Arab Emirates
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
- Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be asked to self-quarantine
Rules to follow in Russia
1.5m
Mandatory
Considerations leaving from United Arab Emirates
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Russia from United Arab Emirates.
Explore options for future travelDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Makhachkala Airport (MCX) is 8-800-2000-112.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Makhachkala Airport (MCX) is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Makhachkala Airport (MCX) is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 8-800-2000-112.
No, but conditions apply when returning to United Arab Emirates from Russia.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 11 May 2022
Exceptions may apply, for full details: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to Makhachkala Airport (MCX) is to drive which costs AED 750 - AED 1200 and takes 38h 37m.
The quickest way to get from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to Makhachkala Airport (MCX) is to fly which costs AED 800 - AED 2100 and takes 6h 53m.
The distance between Sharjah Airport (SHJ) and Makhachkala Airport (MCX) is 2074 km. The road distance is 3417.9 km.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to Makhachkala Airport (MCX), including transfers.
The quickest flight from Dubai Airport to Makhachkala Airport is the direct flight which takes 3h 25m.
Makhachkala Airport (MCX) is 1h behind Sharjah Airport (SHJ). It is currently 8:13 AM in Sharjah Airport (SHJ) and 7:13 AM in Makhachkala Airport (MCX).
Yes, the driving distance between Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to Makhachkala Airport (MCX) is 3418 km. It takes approximately 38h 37m to drive from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to Makhachkala Airport (MCX).
Red Wings and Flydubai offer flights from Dubai Airport to Makhachkala Airport.

- Distance: 2073.9 km
- Duration: 6h 53m
What companies run services between Sharjah Airport (SHJ), United Arab Emirates and Makhachkala Airport (MCX), Russia?
Flydubai and Red Wings fly from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to Makhachkala Airport (MCX) 6 times a week.

- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Dubai to Makhachkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RUB 14000 - RUB 36000

- Website
- flyredwings.com
Flights from Dubai to Makhachkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- RUB 23000 - RUB 27000
Flights from Dubai Al Maktoum Intl to Makhachkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- RUB 20000 - RUB 25000

- Website
- airarabia.com
Flights from Sharjah to Baku Heydar Aliyev
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RUB 17000 - RUB 150000

- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Sharjah to Baku Heydar Aliyev via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RUB 14000 - RUB 130000

- Website
- ady.az
Train from Baku to Manas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RUB 260 - RUB 650
- Schedules at
- ticket.ady.az
- 3rd class (platzkart)
- RUB 260 - RUB 380
- 2nd class (coupe)
- RUB 430 - RUB 650
- 1st Class
- RUB 800 - RUB 1200

Bus from Al Muwailah Expo Rider Bus Station to Opportunity Expo Rider Gate 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RUB 200 - RUB 290
- Schedules at
- rta.ae
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