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Samsun.$181 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Jul, returning Sun, 13 Jul.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 10 Jul, arriving in Samsun Carsamba.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Samsun Carsamba on Sun, 13 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $181, select.
Samsun.$193 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Aug, returning Fri, 8 Aug.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 1 Aug, arriving in Samsun Carsamba.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Samsun Carsamba on Fri, 8 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $193, select.
Samsun.$193 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Jul, returning Tue, 5 Aug.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 11 Jul, arriving in Samsun Carsamba.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Samsun Carsamba on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $193, select.
Samsun.$207 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Nov, returning Mon, 1 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 24 Nov, arriving in Samsun Carsamba.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Samsun Carsamba on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $207, select.
Samsun.$207 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Nov, returning Wed, 5 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Samsun Carsamba.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Samsun Carsamba on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $207, select.
Samsun.$220 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Oct, returning Sun, 12 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 10 Oct, arriving in Samsun Carsamba.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Samsun Carsamba on Sun, 12 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $220, select.
Samsun.$220 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Jul, returning Wed, 1 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sun, 6 Jul, arriving in Samsun Carsamba.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Samsun Carsamba on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $220, select.
Samsun.$221 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Dec, returning Wed, 24 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sat, 20 Dec, arriving in Samsun Carsamba.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Samsun Carsamba on Wed, 24 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $221, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Samsun Carsamba flights are currently cheapest in July.
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Direct flights from Istanbul to Samsun Carsamba

Istanbul to Samsun Carsamba: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Samsun below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Samsun Carsamba.

Istanbul to Samsun: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$181
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time1 hr, 30 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week53

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Samsun Carsamba: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Samsun Carsamba is $181. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Samsun Carsamba.
Turkish Airlines and Thai Airways fly direct from Istanbul to Samsun Carsamba.
As of July 2025, there are 53 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Samsun Carsamba.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Samsun Carsamba is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Samsun Carsamba Airport on Thursday, 10 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Samsun Carsamba but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Samsun is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Turkish Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Samsun Carsamba.

Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Samsun-Carsamba Airport (SZF): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Samsun-Carsamba Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Istanbul and Samsun share the same timezone, UTC+3.

  • Flights from IST to SZF start from 00:25 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 20:30 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 39 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Samsun-Carsamba Airport flights.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your IST to SZF flight.

  • You can expect longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • Turkish Airlines offers direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Samsun-Carsamba Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Samsun — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.

  • The majority of travellers choose to travel with Turkish Airlines on this route.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Samsun-Carsamba Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between IST and SZF:

    • Antalya Airport

    • Vienna International Airport

    • Stuttgart Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Samsun-Carsamba Airport (SZF)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Samsun-Carsamba Airport flight is $85. A round-trip ticket is currently $181. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • To score cheap tickets from IST to SZF, book your trip four months ahead of your planned departure.

  • March is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Samsun-Carsamba Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from IST to SZF by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Samsun-Carsamba Airport.

Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • To get to Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near IST. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Samsun-Carsamba Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Samsun-Carsamba Airport (SZF)

  • Once your Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Samsun-Carsamba Airport flight has landed, kick back at a nearby hotel. Park Inn by Radisson Samsun is a good option within easy reach of SZF.

  • Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Samsun-Carsamba Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Garenta or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Samsun and beyond.

  • For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Samsun-Carsamba Airport around one week before you travel.

Getting from Samsun-Carsamba Airport (SZF) to central Samsun

  • Samsun-Carsamba Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from central Samsun. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.

When to fly to Samsun-Carsamba Airport (SZF)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Samsun-Carsamba Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Samsun based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • The warmest month in Samsun is August, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Samsun-Carsamba Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • Search for cheap tickets from IST to SZF in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Samsun is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres south-west of Samsun, a trip to Ankara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.

  • If you're interested in discovering another corner of Türkiye (Turkey), consider Adana, roughly 483 kilometres south of Samsun. Stone Bridge, Adana Archeology Museum and Seyhan Dam are the start of reasons to visit.

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