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Flight deals from Trabzon to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Trabzon Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $237. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Trabzon to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Trabzon to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in June.

Direct flights from Trabzon to Istanbul

Trabzon to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Trabzon to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Trabzon to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$199
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time2 hrs, 4 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week133

Finding cheap flights from Trabzon to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Trabzon to Istanbul is $199. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 4 minutes is the average flight time from Trabzon to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia and Air Algerie fly direct from Trabzon to Istanbul.
As of June 2026, there are 133 flights per week flying from Trabzon to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Trabzon to Istanbul is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Trabzon Airport to Istanbul Airport on Wednesday, 24 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 4 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Turkish Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Trabzon Airport to Istanbul Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.

  • Trabzon and Istanbul are in the UTC+3 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.

  • You can choose from 50 weekly Trabzon Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. The 03:30 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest available. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:30.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your TZX to IST flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Turkish Airlines is your gateway to exploring Istanbul (and maybe even some other great corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Trabzon Airport to Istanbul Airport offered by this airline.

  • Turkish Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Currently, $100 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Trabzon Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $199. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from TZX to IST, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Trabzon Airport to Istanbul Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from TZX to IST by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Trabzon Airport to Istanbul Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Trabzon Airport (TZX)

  • Trabzon Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart TZX land on time.

  • Central Trabzon to Trabzon Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to TZX? If you're boarding an early flight from Trabzon Airport to Istanbul Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Trabzon Airport to Istanbul Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Istanbul in March.

  • Lock in your flight from Trabzon Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you want to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 30ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from TZX to IST in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • You've done Istanbul, now it's time to discover other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its must-visit sights. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • If you're looking to explore another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are key reasons to visit.

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