Flying from Istanbul to Trabzon Airport (TZX): What you need to know
Your adventure gets underway at one of Istanbul's main airports, Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Explore your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Trabzon Airport (TZX) departing from either of these bases.
The average length of a direct Istanbul to Trabzon Airport flight is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Trabzon (where Trabzon Airport is located) and Istanbul share the UTC+3 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
With 51 direct flights a week between the two airports, Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Trabzon Airport (TZX) is the busiest route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 12:55am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from IST to TZX is with Turkish Airlines at 10:45pm.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Istanbul to TZX.
With more travellers during high season, plan to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Trabzon Airport (TZX) leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
You can get away on a direct flight from Istanbul to Trabzon Airport with Turkish Airlines. This well-known airline operates services from IST.
Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from IST to TZX.
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Trabzon Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Think about kicking off your trip from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). You can book a direct Istanbul to Trabzon Airport (TZX) flight ticket from this popular hub.
From SAW, direct flights from Istanbul to TZX can be booked with AJet.
AJet is the most popular choice for passengers flying from SAW to TZX.
Pegasus is the most punctual carrier flying between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Trabzon Airport, with 77.81% of its services landing on time.
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Istanbul to TZX flight? Check in to a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
76.93% of all departures from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Trabzon Airport (TZX)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Trabzon Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near TZX and fast-forward to bedtime:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Trabzon Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avec car rentals, Carwiz or Wish Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Trabzon and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Istanbul to Trabzon Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Trabzon Airport (TZX)
Currently, $37 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Trabzon Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $74. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to TZX.
April is when you're most likely to find a good deal on an Istanbul to Trabzon Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Trabzon Airport (TZX)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Trabzon. July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Trabzon Airport (TZX), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
Book an Istanbul to TZX flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Trabzon to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Trabzon Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Trabzon
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Trabzon Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Trabzon:
Your Trabzon trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions you won't want to miss include Ayasofya Cami, Hagia Sophia Mosque and Süleymaniye Cami.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Trabzon is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres south-east of Trabzon, a trip to Erzurum will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Mount Palandöken, Citadel and Erzurum Saat Kulesi.
Around 290 kilometres west of Trabzon, Samsun is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at National Mosque, Mert Plajı & Aqua Park and Nazar Plajı.