Flying from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport.
Istanbul and Rize are both in the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
You can choose from 24 weekly Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport flights. The 05:30 departure with Pegasus is the earliest flight available. Pegasus operates the last service of the day at 19:15.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SAW to RZV flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Getting to Rize (and then exploring more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is easy with AJet. This popular airline has direct flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with AJet on this route.
Pegasus Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for SAW to RZV flights, with 84.13% of services landing as scheduled.
If you'd love to check out another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Izmir Airport is a popular stop between SAW and RZV.
Handy information about Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
68% of flights departing from Istanbul Sabiha Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Istanbul Sabiha Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SAW:
Arriving at Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RZV instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Rize-Artvin Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avec car rentals, Wheego or WindyCar to explore Rize and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Rize-Artvin Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV)
July is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Rize in March.
Book your flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport for August if you want to visit Rize during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SAW to RZV in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've seen Rize, now it's time to explore more of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel about 354 kilometres south to Diyarbakir to check off its must-visit sights. From Historic Walls of Diyarbakir to Diyarbakır Walls and Hamam, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Sanliurfa is another sought-after destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 451 kilometres south of Rize. No journey is complete without a visit to Suleymaniye Mosque, Göbeklitepe Ören Yeri Kavşağı and Urfa Castle.



