Trabzon is the business and culture hub of the eastern Black Sea. Sumela Monastery is 4th-century Byzantine-Christian history carved into a cliff, Uzungöl is a mirror lake, the highland yaylas (Ayder, Pokut), Black Sea anchovy, kuymak (mıhlama). Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet run multiple daily flights from Istanbul, Ankara and Antalya. About 1h 50m direct (Istanbul).
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See flights to Trabzon →When to visit Trabzon
May-September best. Rainy climate keeps it green year-round. November-February for ski at Zigana and Ayder. Highland yaylas come alive June-August.
Things to do in Trabzon
Sumela Monastery
4th-century Byzantine monastery on a cliff face in Maçka. Reopened in 2020 after a 6-year restoration.
Uzungöl
A mirror lake in the Çağlayan mountains, surrounded by yaylas. Morning fog is unforgettable.
Ayder yayla + thermal springs
Highland village at 1,350m with thermal springs. Mıhlama for breakfast, mountain views at night.
Atatürk Mansion + Boztepe
Wooden mansion overlooking the city + Boztepe's full panorama. Tea at sunset.
Anchovy feast
Pan-fried anchovy + bread at Kalitkacı or Çakırlar. Peak season November-February.
Pokut + Sal yaylas (jeep safari)
Wooden houses at 2,000m. By evening you're above the clouds.
Flights from Turkey to Trabzon
Trabzon Airport (TZX) is the gateway to the eastern Black Sea. flynas also flies from Trabzon (to Saudi Arabia).
Trabzon FAQ
How much is a domestic flight to Trabzon?
Domestic fares from Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir to Trabzon stay accessible for most seasons. Suso splits the price into 3-24 monthly payments. No credit limit needed.
Is the Trabzon airport close to the city center?
Trabzon Airport (TZX) is 5 km from the center, 10 min by taxi.
Which airlines fly to Trabzon?
THY, Pegasus, AJet connect to Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya, Izmir, Adana. flynas operates to Saudi Arabia.
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