Cheapest Flights to Trabzon
About Trabzon
Trabzon, located on the northeastern coast of Türkiye along the Black Sea, is a city known for its stunning natural beauty and rich history. As of 2023, Trabzon is home to approximately 800,000 residents and serves as an important hub for tourism and trade in the Black Sea region. Nestled between lush green mountains and the serene waters of the Black Sea, Trabzon offers a refreshing escape for travelers.
Trabzon experiences a humid subtropical climate, with mild, rainy winters and warm, humid summers. The best time to visit is between April and October when the weather is ideal for exploring the city’s natural and historical attractions.
Trabzon Airport serves as the main gateway to the city, offering domestic and regional flights. For travelers from the United Arab Emirates, connecting flights to Trabzon are available through Istanbul or Ankara, with Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and Flydubai providing seamless travel options. The journey typically takes around 6 to 7 hours, including layovers, making Trabzon an accessible destination for UAE travelers.
Trabzon’s culinary offerings are deeply rooted in the Black Sea’s rich agricultural and fishing traditions. Visitors can enjoy local specialties such as hamsi (Black Sea anchovies), kuymak (a savory cornmeal dish with melted cheese), and pide (a type of Turkish flatbread with various toppings). The city’s tea culture is also prominent, with many traditional tea houses offering locally grown Black Sea tea.
The city is renowned for its historical and natural attractions. The Sumela Monastery, perched on a cliff in the Altindere National Park, is one of Trabzon’s most iconic landmarks. Visitors can also explore Hagia Sophia of Trabzon, a 13th-century church-turned-mosque-turned-museum, which reflects the city’s diverse history. Uzungöl, a picturesque lake surrounded by pine forests, offers a tranquil retreat for nature lovers.
Trabzon celebrates its culture through various festivals and events, such as the International Black Sea Festival and local folklore performances. These gatherings provide visitors with an opportunity to experience traditional Black Sea music, dance, and hospitality.
UAE nationals can visit Türkiye visa-free for up to 90 days, making Trabzon a convenient destination to explore its scenic landscapes, enjoy its regional cuisine, or discover its historical sites.
Transportation to Trabzon City Center from Airport
Trabzon Airport
Trabzon Airport is located 6 kilometers away from the city center, near the seaside. Black Sea Technical University Campus is only a 5-minute walk away.
There are the possibilities of taking minibuses, buses, taxis, Havaş, and some shuttle services and renting a car to get to the city center from the airport. Because Trabzon Airport carries passengers from nearby cities like Rize and Giresun, it is possible to reach these places with Havaş shuttles.
Havaş
You can reach to the center or the districts of Trabzon, Rize and Giresun with Havaş shuttles, after the passenger exit is completed. While Havaş shuttles reach the city center of Trabzon, passing through the stops of Tanjant Road, Tanjant Erdogdu Junction, Yavuz Sultan Selim Boulevard, Uzunkum and Beşirli. The journey time depends on the distance to be traveled, but in total it takes about 30 minutes to complete this route.
The route of the passengers going to Rize respectively consists of Of, Iyidere, Derepazarı, Rize, Çayeli, Pazar and Ardeşen. Ticket prices are set at 15 or 20 TL according to distance. The stops on the route to Giresun are Akçaabat, Çarşıbaşı, Vakfıkebir, Beşidüzü, Eynesil, Çavuşlu, Görele, Tirebolu, Espiye, Keşap, Giresun and Bulancak. Prices are around 20 TL.
Minibus - Bus
If you leave the airport and go to the minibus stop, you will see the minibuses going to the city center every 5-10 minutes. You can also use the Çimenli and Yomra buses that pass through the airport. The stops of Çimenli buses are Airport, Değirmendere, Tanjant and Meydan respectively. The Yomra buses pass through Değirmendere, Sahil Yolu, Tanjant, Meydan, Atapark, Şenol Güneş Caddesi, and Sahil Peronu stops.
Hotel Services
Some of the hotels near the airport are within walking distance. Other than that, some hotels in the city also provide airport transfers if you come for a holiday.
Taxi
You can also consider going to the city center by taxi because the city center is very close. However, the fare might be more than you estimate. You might want to ask before you take the taxi. Because taxi fares outside Istanbul can be a bit expensive.
Car Rental
At the airport you can find offices of some companies like Enterprise, Rentgo, Sixt, and Esas. You can consider renting a car, especially if you come for a Black Sea trip.
