Quick Answer
How far is Trabzon Airport from city center? 6 km, 15 min.
Trabzon to Uzungol transfer time? 1.5 hours.
Average prices: Private $20-50 USD.
Trabzon Airport (TZX)
Trabzon Airport (TZX), the busiest airport on the Black Sea coast. Direct flights from Istanbul, Riyadh, Doha, and Dubai.
Flight Info
| City | Direct? | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | Yes | 1h 45m |
| Riyadh | Yes | 4 hours |
| Doha | Yes | 4 hours |
| Dubai | Yes | 5 hours |
| Kuwait | Yes | 4 hours |
Transfer Options
1. Private Car (Voyago)
| Distance | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| City center | $20-30 | 15 min |
| Yomra | $30-40 | 20 min |
| Akcaabat | $30-40 | 25 min |
| Uzungol | $60-80 | 1.5 hours |
| Sumela | $40-50 | 1 hour |
2. Taxi

| Distance | Price |
|---|---|
| City center | $15-25 |
| Uzungol | $50-70 |
3. Dolmus
Trabzon-Basaran dolmuses depart from in front of the airport:
- Price: 5-10 TL
- Duration: 20-30 min
- For families: Luggage can be challenging.
4. Municipal Bus
- Line 1.
- Price: 5 TL.
- Duration: 40 min.
Detailed Transfers by Area
City Center
Most popular hotels:
| Hotel | Price |
|---|---|
| Zorlu Grand | $25-35 |
| Radisson Blu | $25-35 |
| Park Dedman | $30-40 |
Yomra Area
Close to Uzungol but more affordable:

| Hotel | Price |
|---|---|
| Upper Yomra | $30-40 |
Uzungol
Trabzon's most famous spot:
- Distance: 90 km.
- Duration: 1.5 hours.
- Road: D010 and Rize road.
- Winding road: Be careful.
Family Transfer Services
| Service | Available? |
|---|---|
| Baby seat | Yes |
| Child seat | Yes |
| Large luggage | Yes |
| AC | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes |
| Water | Yes |
Inside the Airport
| Service | Location |
|---|---|
| ATM | Arrivals level |
| Currency exchange | Available |
| Car rental | Available |
| Taxi stand | Exit |
| Dolmus stop | Outside |
| Prayer room | Available |
FAQ (12)
- How far is Trabzon Airport from city? 6 km.
- How to get to Uzungol? Private car or taxi.
- Are there direct flights? Istanbul, Riyadh, Doha, Dubai.
- Is private transfer needed? Recommended for families.
- Is baby seat available? Yes.
- Is the road winding? Yes, heading to Uzungol.
- How many hours from Istanbul? 1h 45m.
- Is there a dolmus? Yes.
- Is taxi expensive? Average.
- How to get to Akcaabat? Taxi or dolmus.
- Is there transfer to Sumela? Yes, 1 hour.
- Is the road flat? City is flat, Uzungol is winding.
Conclusion
Getting from Trabzon Airport to the city is easy. Private transfer recommended for families. Uzungol is 1.5 hours by car.

