Makhachkala Airport: history and location

Makhachkala is one of the largest cities in the south of Russia, and Dagestan is rightfully proud of its capital. The city is actively growing and developing. The population will soon exceed 600 thousand.

In the republic there is only one international airport "Makhachkala". This is an air port of federal significance.

For 2016 the passenger traffic was almost 900 thousand people. About 8 thousand flights were carried out by airlines:

• AtlasGlobal;
• Nordstar;
• "Nordavia";
• "Pioneer";
• "Victory";
• "Russia";
• "Rusline";
• "Scat";
• UTair.

Historical reference

Airport "Makhachkala" has a very difficult history of creation. The city in its modern form began to be built from the village of Pervukh. And it was on its territory that the airport was originally built. This happened in the distant 1927. And the task of this heavenly way was the communication between Moscow, Kharkov, Rostov and Tiflis.

The airfield and the structures serving it developed along with the needs of the country and the population. Expanded the scope of air transport, based on it. If initially the transportation of goods and assistance to agriculture prevailed, then the passenger flow increased.

In 1958, the airfield received a new location and name - the airport "Uytash". It is located quite far from Makhachkala, in 16-odd kilometers. Closest to it is the city of Kaspiysk, just 4.5 km away. For the next couple of years the passenger transportation has tripled, 4 times - cargo transportation. There was a technical opportunity to carry out a large number of various domestic flights. Since 1993, the international message has also been opened. Porto was given the name of twice Hero of the Soviet Union, pilot Akhmet-Khan Sultan.

Airport renovation

In 2014 there was a change of ownership. The official name is Makhachkala International Airport JSC.

At the moment, a number of reconstruction works are being carried out. Expansion and modernization of the runways. The construction of a terminal complex of international flights began. All these measures contributed to the fact that it became possible to receive large-scale aircraft and helicopters of all types. The air gates are open to many directions. To its passengers provides maximum comfort and convenience to the airport "Makhachkala".

How to get there?

This can be done by public transport from Makhachkala. The initial point of departure is the "Karavan" shopping center, located on Rasul Gamzatova Avenue , building 66. The first flight from the city is at 9:25, the last one at 14:40. But according to information from local residents, at the moment the message is irregular.

Therefore, the best option is a taxi. The airport "Makhachkala" is serviced by a specialized taxi service. The service can be ordered by contacting the Help desk located on the first floor of the building.