Rize is the greenest corner of the Black Sea, famed for its tea gardens, high plateaus and rushing mountain streams. From Istanbul you can fly direct to Rize-Artvin Airport in about 1 hour 55 minutes with Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet. The airport, built out over the sea, is a modern gateway to both Rize and Artvin.
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See flights to Rize →When to visit Rize
The best time is summer and early autumn (June to September), when the plateaus are open and green. Rize is rainy year-round, so bring a raincoat.
Things to do in Rize
Ayder Plateau
Rize's most famous plateau, known for its hot springs, wooden houses and misty scenery.
Zil Castle
A medieval castle surrounded by forest, overlooking the Fırtına Valley.
Tea Gardens and Ziraat Botanical Tea Garden
Tea fields carpeting the hillsides and a scenic garden looking over the city.
Fırtına Valley and Arch Bridges
A striking natural valley with rushing streams and historic stone arch bridges.
Pokut and Sal Plateaus
High plateaus famed for their sea-of-clouds views and traditional wooden houses.
Anzer Honey and Plateau Breakfast
World-famous Anzer honey, mıhlama and a rich Black Sea plateau breakfast.
Flights from Turkey to Rize
Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV) is built out over the sea on the Black Sea coast, about 30 km from Rize city center. Direct flights operate from Istanbul, and the airport serves both Rize and Artvin.
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How far is the airport from Rize center?
Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV) is built over the sea, about 30 km from the Rize city center. You can reach the center by shuttle, taxi or public transport.
Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Rize?
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet operate direct flights from Istanbul to Rize-Artvin Airport.
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