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TZX Trabzon International Airport

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Trabzon International Airport (TZX) serves Trabzon, about 5 km east of Trabzon. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATATZX
ICAOLTCG
ServesTrabzon
From centre5 km
Non-stop7
Airlines4
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation32 m

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The airport in numbers

Trabzon International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Trabzon International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 3.2M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 4.1M in 2017.

Passengers / year
3.2M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
4.1M
in 2017
Elevation
32 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2007–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Trabzon International Airport to Trabzon

The airport is about 5 km east of Trabzon, about 16 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Istanbul (IST): M11 metro + HAVAIST buses to the centre. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW): M4 metro + Havabüs. Antalya, İzmir have a tram/light rail.

Taxi & apps: Insist the driver runs the meter ('taksimetre'). BiTaksi and Uber (which dispatches a yellow taxi) avoid a price argument. Estimated fare to the centre: ₺126–₺201.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~16 min₺126–₺201
Private transfer~16 minfixed upfront
Car rental~16 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Trabzon International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~₺126–₺201 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Trabzon ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Trabzon International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 7 destinations, operated by 4 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Pegasus Airlines · Turkish Airlines · Onur Air · SunExpress

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Trabzon International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Trabzon International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Trabzon shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Trabzon International Airport to the centre of Trabzon?
Istanbul (IST): M11 metro + HAVAIST buses to the centre. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW): M4 metro + Havabüs. Antalya, İzmir have a tram/light rail. The airport is about 5 km east of Trabzon, about 16 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Trabzon International Airport to Trabzon?
Roughly ₺126–₺201 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Trabzon International Airport?
Insist the driver runs the meter ('taksimetre'). BiTaksi and Uber (which dispatches a yellow taxi) avoid a price argument.
What's the cheapest way from Trabzon International Airport to Trabzon?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Istanbul (IST): M11 metro + HAVAIST buses to the centre. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW): M4 metro + Havabüs. Antalya, İzmir have a tram/light rail.
Can I get from Trabzon International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Istanbul (IST): M11 metro + HAVAIST buses to the centre. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW): M4 metro + Havabüs. Antalya, İzmir have a tram/light rail. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Trabzon International Airport?
About 7 destinations, including Izmir, Istanbul, Istanbul, Adana. 4 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Trabzon International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Trabzon International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Trabzon International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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