Major city · Russia
KaspiyskКаспийск
Spend a half‑day in Kaspiysk for a quick look at the Soviet‑era waterfront and the abandoned torpedo workshop; otherwise skip.
Kaspiysk is a small industrial town on the Caspian Sea, 18 km southeast of Makhachkala. Its Soviet architecture and a visible torpedo‑workshop ruin make it a brief stop for niche interests rather than a base for longer stays.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- RUB
- Best months
- May–September
- avoid December–February (cool, occasional snow)
- Airport
- MCX
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Kaspiysk112 ▾
- Police / Emergency112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kaspiysk, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign-issued cards, ATMs and most transfers do not work: see Insurance & payments above.Russia-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for day visits; stay alert in isolated areas, keep valuables secure, and follow local advice.
- Emergency numbers112 police / emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMCX Makhachkala Airport (Closest airport, about 20 km (12 mi) north; taxi or minibus needed).MCX Makhachkala Airport (Closest airport, about 12 mi (20 km) north; taxi or minibus needed).
- Getting aroundFixed‑route taxis and trolleybus #12 serve the city centre and the Dagdizel plant; walk along the seafront for sights.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedGrand Hotel double room, a night, per roomRUB 3,000
- Mid-range bedGrand Hotel double room, a night, per roomRUB 5,000
- High-end bedGrand Hotel double room, a night, per roomRUB 8,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget RUB 1,500 · Mid RUB 2,500 · High RUB 4,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MCX Makhachkala Airport (Closest airport, about 20 km (12 mi) north; taxi or minibus needed)MCX Makhachkala Airport (Closest airport, about 12 mi (20 km) north; taxi or minibus needed)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jan (6 rain days), driest Jun (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kaspiysk: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
5 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
5 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Fixed‑route taxis and trolleybus #12 serve the city centre and the Dagdizel plant; walk along the seafront for sights.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Makhachkala
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Train from Kaspiysk station to Makhachkala, about 30 min
Capital of Dagestan; good for museums and markets.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Grand Hotel
4‑star sea‑front hotel; good for a single night if you want a beach walk
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₽1,500–2,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₽2,500–4,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₽4,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Grand Hotel double room1 × 1 night × RUB 3,000 | RUB 3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × RUB 1,500 | RUB 1,500 |
| Train Kaspiysk–Makhachkala round trip1 × RUB 250 · check schedule | RUB 250 |
| Taxi from MCX airport to city centre1 × RUB 500 · approximate | RUB 500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | RUB 530 |
| Trip total≈ RUB 5,780 per person per day, bed included | RUB 5,780 |
2026 estimate in rubles; flights and rail passes excluded.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited public transport schedules; check local timetables for minibuses to Derbent.
- Torpedo workshop is unsafe to enter; view from the embankment or by boat only.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Emergency
- 112
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К этому адресу, пожалуйстаTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police / Emergency112
Embassy
US consular services are in Makhachkala; check the US Embassy website for details.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Kaspiysk → Makhachkala: ≈ 250 RUB, 30 min (check schedule)
- Taxi MCX → Kaspiysk: ≈ 500 RUB, 20 min
Say or show
- Извините — Excuse me / Sorry (izvinite)
- Спасибо — Thank you (spasibo)
- Сколько стоит? — How much is it? (skol'ko stoit?)
- Где туалет? — Where is the toilet? (gde tualet?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kaspiysk. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September · avoid December–February (cool, occasional snow)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Grand Hotel for a sea‑front walk.
- Combine with a day trip to Makhachkala via train.
Sources
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