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.
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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)
If you're coming in on a late Trabzon Airport to Istanbul Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near IST:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Istanbul Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car to explore Istanbul and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks ahead.
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.