Question 1

What is the best airport to fly into to visit Makhachkala?

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Makhachkala is about 100% more popular to visit than any other city in Dagestan, according to momondo users. When visiting Makhachkala, it is recommended to fly into Makhachkala Airport, where you can typically get the cheapest prices and the most convenient travel options into the city.

Question 2

What is the weather like in Dagestan?

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The temperatures in Dagestan range from 0 °C to 25 °C depending on the time of year. The warmest month in Dagestan is July, and the coldest month in Dagestan is January. Those looking for a drier month during their visit should travel during the months of April, March, or July, when rain is least likely compared to the rest of the year.

Question 3

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Dagestan?

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Prices for flights to Dagestan are updated daily.

Question 4

How old do you have to be to fly to Dagestan?

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The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Dagestan.

Question 5

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Dagestan?

Accepted Answer

The necessary travel and health documents for your Dagestan trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Question 6

What popular events take place in Dagestan?

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While typical Russian celebrations like Maslenitsa and Orthodox Christmas are celebrated in Dagestan, the republic has its own culturally significant days and events. As a region with a large Muslim population, the Festival of Breaking the Fast at the end of Ramadan in June is one of its biggest celebrations. You can find festivities taking place in the main squares and in mosques, with organised programmes for all ages. A wide selection of national dishes is available for sampling while visitors are treated to cultural dance performances. Also, in June, there is the Holiday of Tightrope Walkers, which is a celebration and display of Dagestan's world-famous tightrope walkers. If you find Dagestan flight deals in March instead of June, you can look forward to NowruzBairam, a celebration of spring, the beginning of agricultural work, and the onset of warm days. Visitors are invited to take part in the festivities, which includes contests involving boiled eggs, theatre performances, food, and even marriage proposals.

Question 7

Is Dagestan known for specific food/cuisine?

Accepted Answer

Pork is seldom eaten in Dagestan due to the highly religious population, so most of Dagestan's dishes use lamb for the meat, as the mountainous region has traditionally farmed sheep. Khinkal or hinkal is the national dish of Dagestan and a culturally and historically important food. This dish unifies all of Dagestan's diverse ethnic groups, each of which has their variation of it. The general idea is a boiled or steamed dough or pasta served with boiled or fried meat and garlic sauce. Chudu is another dish common across the various groups: a thin, quesadilla-like pie filled with meat and different cheeses and vegetables inside. Shashlik is a dish common across the Caucasus and Central Asia, a shishkebab of mutton, tomatoes and onions roasted over a mangal grill. Urbetch is a paste made of ground flax seeds that is unique to Dagestan and similar to peanut butter, often spread on apples.

Question 8

What can you see and do in Dagestan?

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Dagestan is home to incredible mountain scenery and a rich history diverse with culture and languages. One of its star attractions is the Sulak Canyon, the deepest canyon in Europe. It's far larger than the Grand Canyon. The teal coloured Sulak River running deep in the canyon makes for an extremely picturesque site, and visitors can take a boat ride through it, as well as hike, camp, and enjoy panoramic lookouts from the top. Another breathtaking natural phenomenon is the SarykumBarkhan Dune. It's the tallest sand dune in Europe and is perplexingly situated between green hills instead of a desert. Derbent is the oldest city in Russia, placed on the border between the Russian and Persian empires. It features the thousand-year-old citadel and fortress of Naryn-Kala, which forms a barrier from the sea up to the Caucasus mountains. It's also home to the oldest mosque in Russia, called the Juma mosque. Dagestan is also home to ghost towns such as Gamsutl, another one of its oldest settlements. Built on mountains for defensive reasons, towns like Gamsutl were gradually deserted as inhabitants moved to more convenient locations, and modern infrastructure never reached them.

Question 9

What passport or visa requirements are there when visiting Dagestan?

Accepted Answer

As a republic of the Russian Federation, British nationals will need to apply for a visa from the Russian Embassy before booking flights to Dagestan. You will need to travel to a visa application centre in London, Manchester or Edinburgh to submit biometric data. You will also need a passport that will be valid for at least six months after the end of your visa.

Question 10

What is the best airport to fly into to visit Makhachkala?

Accepted Answer

Makhachkala is about 100% more popular to visit than any other city in Dagestan, according to momondo users. When visiting Makhachkala, it is recommended to fly into Makhachkala Airport, where you can typically get the cheapest prices and the most convenient travel options into the city.

Question 11

What is the weather like in Dagestan?

Accepted Answer

The temperatures in Dagestan range from 0 °C to 25 °C depending on the time of year. The warmest month in Dagestan is July, and the coldest month in Dagestan is January. Those looking for a drier month during their visit should travel during the months of April, March, or July, when rain is least likely compared to the rest of the year.

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