Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Trabzon Airport (TZX): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Trabzon Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Istanbul and Trabzon share the same timezone, UTC+3.
Flights from IST to TZX start at 00:55 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:45 with Turkish Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 50 weekly Istanbul Airport to Trabzon Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your IST to TZX flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Turkish Airlines has direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Trabzon Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Trabzon — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if your schedule allows.
Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Istanbul Airport to Trabzon Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IST and TZX include:
Adana Airport
Antalya Airport
Izmir Airport
Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
To get to Istanbul Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Trabzon Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to IST:
Arriving at Trabzon Airport (TZX)
Book a hotel close to TZX if you have a late Istanbul Airport to Trabzon Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Trabzon Airport rental car and explore Trabzon and beyond with your own wheels. Avec car rentals, Carwiz and Wish Car Rental are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Trabzon Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to central Trabzon
Trabzon Airport to the centre of Trabzon has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Trabzon Airport (TZX)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Trabzon Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Trabzon. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Trabzon is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Istanbul Airport to Trabzon Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IST to TZX in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Gaziantep is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Trabzon. Around 483 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Gaziantep Castle, Zeugma Mosaic Museum and Archeological Museum.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Diyarbakir, roughly 338 kilometres south of Trabzon. Historic Walls of Diyarbakir, Diyarbakır Walls and Hamam are key reasons to visit.