Trabzon Airport serves the main city on Turkey's eastern Black Sea coast, approximately 8 km from the center.
Gateway to the famous Sumela Monastery, perched on a rocky cliff, and the green mountainous landscapes of the region.
How to get to Trabzon International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to TZX
Parking near Trabzon International Airport
Right in front of the terminal is a parking area of limited size.
The cost is in line with what you would expect in this area.
How to get to Trabzon from TZX
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Car rental at Trabzon International Airport
Some car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, widely used for exploring Sumela and the surrounding mountains.
Carrying a driver's license, passport, and credit card is standard; the IDP is usually requested in addition.
Hotels near Trabzon International Airport
Near the airport (Pelitli)
Both properties are a few minutes from the terminals: the Airport Bayrak Residences is about 7 minutes by car, the İnanlar Airport Residence less than a kilometre away.
Best for: One-night layovers or early-morning departures, when every minute of transfer counts.
- You reach check-in in a few minutes, with no dependence on coastal traffic
- Apartments with their own kitchen, handy for those arriving late who want to cook something
- The Pelitli district is residential, with no real evening life
- Reviews of the İnanlar vary widely across platforms: choose it knowing the perceived rating differs quite a lot
Recommended hotels
- Airport Bayrak Residences Trabzon New apartments in Pelitli, 7 minutes by car from the airport; their own kitchen, laundry and parking, useful even for a single-night layover. View availability
- İnanlar Airport Residence Trabzon A condo-hotel less than a kilometre from the airport, with a full kitchen and balcony; handy for those who just need to sleep between two flights. View availability
Boztepe and the centre
About 6 km from the airport, 15-20 minutes by taxi up to Boztepe hill.
Best for: Those who want the view over the old town and the Black Sea, with the historic centre a few minutes away.
- Panoramic view over the old town and the Black Sea from Boztepe hill
- A few minutes from the historic centre and Meydan Square
- The most recent reviews flag cleanliness and service issues despite the five-star category
- The climb up to Boztepe makes it inconvenient to walk down to the centre
Recommended hotels
Yomra, the eastern district
8-15 minutes from the airport heading east, along the coast; closer to the terminals than central Trabzon is.
Best for: Business trips, close to the World Trade Center and the city's eastern coast.
- Just steps from the World Trade Center and the beach
- Recently opened international chain hotels, with rooms larger than average
- Reviews flag breakfast as weaker than the rest of the service
- A newly built area, still lacking a genuine neighbourhood life
Recommended hotels
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
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Terminal guide
The terminal, among the main on the Black Sea coast, handles domestic connections and some direct international routes, including routes to the Middle East.
The recommended time before departure for flights is 2.5-3 hours.
Map of Trabzon International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the Sumela Monastery?
A spectacular Byzantine monastery perched on a cliff face, one of the region's main attractions, about an hour from the airport.
Q. Is Trabzon known for tea?
Yes, the eastern Black Sea coastal region is Turkey's main tea-growing area.
Q. Why do you often hear Arabic spoken in Trabzon?
Because of the strong flow of tourists from the Gulf, especially Saudi Arabia: in recent years Trabzon has become a very popular destination for Arab visitors, so much so that many hotels and shops have staff who speak Arabic in addition to Turkish and English.
Q. Does Trabzon have flights to the Middle East?
Yes, a few direct international routes, plus an extensive network of domestic connections.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
