Samsun-Çarşamba Airport serves Samsun, an important port city on the Black Sea coast, historically linked to the beginning of the Turkish War of Independence led by Atatürk.
Gateway to the eastern Black Sea coast and the green landscapes of the region.
How to get to Samsun Çarşamba Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to SZF
Parking near Samsun Çarşamba Airport
A small parking area is located in front of the terminal.
Rates do not deviate from the regional average.
How to get to Samsun from SZF
By Train
By Bus
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Car rental at Samsun Çarşamba Airport
Only some car rental brands have a desk at arrival.
Carrying a driver's license, passport, and credit card is standard; the IDP is usually requested in addition.
Hotels near Samsun Çarşamba Airport
Tekkekoy, between airport and city
About 10-12 km and 15 minutes from Çarşamba airport, on the coastal highway; central Samsun remains another ten kilometres or so away.
Best for: Quick layovers or those who want to stay a few minutes from the airport without giving up a chain hotel.
- Closer to the airport than any hotel in the city centre
- Gym open 24 hours and hot breakfast included
- An industrial area along the coastal highway, with no neighbourhood life
- Reviews flag service and breakfast below the brand's average
İlkadım, the seafront
25-26 km from the airport, 30-40 minutes by car; Havaş buses connect the centre and the airport in about 35 minutes.
Best for: Those who want the seafront and the centre's shopping and evening-bar districts.
- A view of the Black Sea and just steps from the shopping districts and evening bars
- Two international chain hotels a short distance from each other, on the same seafront
- The transfer from the airport is the longest among all the zones in Samsun
- At rush hour, traffic on the coastal highway lengthens the trip even further
Recommended hotels
- Sheraton Grand Samsun Hotel On the Liman Mahallesi seafront, just steps from the shopping and entertainment districts; a 1,750 sqm spa and two restaurants with a view of the Black Sea. View availability
- Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Samsun Formerly the Serra Otel, now Ramada Plaza by Wyndham, on Rıhtım avenue in İlkadım; a 5-star seafront hotel, just steps from the centre. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, with size adequate to regional traffic, handles domestic connections.
It is advisable to arrive at the airport with 2.5 hours in advance for flights.
Map of Samsun Çarşamba Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why is Samsun historically important?
It is where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk landed in 1919, launching the Turkish War of Independence; a dedicated museum commemorates the event.
Q. Is Samsun a port city?
Yes, an important port on the Black Sea coast.
Q. Is English spoken in Samsun?
To a limited extent: being a mainly commercial and port city with little international tourism, English is less widespread than on the Aegean coast or in Istanbul; a few basic Turkish phrases are appreciated.
Q. Does Samsun have international flights?
Mainly domestic connections to major Turkish cities.
Flight board
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