Flying from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Trabzon Airport (TZX): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Trabzon Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Istanbul and Trabzon share the UTC+3 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
You can choose from 66 weekly Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Trabzon Airport flights. The 00:15 departure with AJet is the earliest flight available. AJet operates the last service of the day at 23:55.
To ensure you catch your SAW to TZX flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
AJet is your gateway to discovering Trabzon (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Trabzon Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with AJet on this route.
Pegasus Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers SAW to TZX flights, with 76.31% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Trabzon Airport. These are the top stopovers between SAW and TZX:
Adana Airport
Antalya Airport
Izmir Airport
Handy information about Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
Of the departures from Istanbul Sabiha Airport, 68% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Sabiha Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 40 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to SAW? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Trabzon Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Trabzon Airport (TZX)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Trabzon Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TZX instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Trabzon Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avec car rentals, Carwiz or Wish Car Rental and explore beyond Trabzon's main sights.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Trabzon Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to central Trabzon
Trabzon Airport to central Trabzon has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Trabzon Airport (TZX)
The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Trabzon Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Trabzon based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Trabzon is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Trabzon Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAW to TZX in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Trabzon has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be discovered. About 483 kilometres south-west of Trabzon, a visit to Gaziantep will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Gaziantep Castle, Zeugma Mosaic Museum and Archeological Museum.
If you want to check out another major destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Diyarbakir, roughly 338 kilometres south of Trabzon. Historic Walls of Diyarbakir, Diyarbakır Walls and Hamam are among its highlights.



