There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Trabzon by plane, train, bus or car
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Cheapest
Bus via Perşembe
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Take the bus from Istanbul to Perşembe
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Take the bus from Perşembe to Trabzon
Train to Sabiha Gokcen, fly
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Take the train from Yenikapi to Tersane
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Fly from Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) to Trabzon (TZX)
Bus
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Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Trabzon
Drive
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Drive from Istanbul to Trabzon
Istanbul (IST) to Trabzon (TZX) flights
The flight time between Istanbul (IST) and Trabzon (TZX) is around 2h 28m and covers a distance of around 924 km. This includes an average layover time of around 31 min. Services are operated by Turkish Airlines. Typically 75 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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COVID-19 help in Turkey
If you need help, visit the national COVID-19 website or call the COVID-19 Helpline 184
Frequently Asked Questions
There are currently travel restrictions within Turkey.
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Nationwide control measures in place
- Health pass is required for long-distance travel by plane, train or coach, as well as in some public venues
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Trabzon is 184.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Trabzon is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Trabzon is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 184.
Last updated: 3 Aug 2022
Exceptions may apply, for full details: Turkish Embassy.
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Istanbul to Trabzon is to bus via Perşembe, which costs 150 ₺ - 280 ₺ and takes 18h 28m.
The quickest way to get from Istanbul to Trabzon is to fly which costs 950 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 2h 12m.
The distance between Istanbul and Trabzon is 904 km. The road distance is 1061.8 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Trabzon without a car is to bus which takes 18h 12m and costs 340 ₺ - 480 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Istanbul to Trabzon, including transfers.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Trabzon is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs 950 ₺ - 5.500 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 340 ₺ - 480 ₺ and takes 18h 12m.
The quickest flight from Istanbul Airport to Trabzon Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 35m.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Trabzon is 1062 km. It takes approximately 13h 47m to drive from Istanbul to Trabzon.
Turkish Airlines offers flights from Istanbul Airport to Trabzon Airport.
There are 148+ hotels available in Trabzon. Prices start at 1.750 ₺ per night.
- Distance: 903.7 km
- Duration: 2h 12m
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Trabzon, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul to Trabzon every 2 hours. Alternatively, MetroTurizm operates a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Trabzon 3 times a day. Tickets cost 340 ₺ - 470 ₺ and the journey takes 17h.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Trabzon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 850 ₺ - 9.500 ₺
Flights from Istanbul to Trabzon via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 850 ₺ - 9.500 ₺
Flights from Istanbul to Trabzon via Van
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- 850 ₺ - 9.500 ₺
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to Trabzon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 950 ₺ - 4.800 ₺
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to Trabzon via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 950 ₺ - 4.800 ₺
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to Trabzon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 900 ₺ - 6.000 ₺
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- Website
- tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
Train from Yenikapi to Tersane
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- 6 ₺ - 12 ₺
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- iletisim@metroturizm.com.tr
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Trabzon
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 340 ₺ - 470 ₺
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Phone
- +90 224 294 55 62
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul to Perşembe
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 95 ₺ - 190 ₺
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Perşembe to Trabzon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 60 ₺ - 80 ₺
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Istanbul to Istanbul Airport is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs 150 ₺ - 190 ₺.