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About Trabzon
Trabzon, located on the northeastern coast of Türkiye along the Black Sea, is a city known for its natural beauty, historical landmarks, and cultural significance. With a population of around 800,000 in the greater metropolitan area, Trabzon serves as a regional hub for trade, tourism, and agriculture.
Trabzon has a humid subtropical climate, with mild, rainy winters and warm summers. The best time to visit is from May to October, when the weather is ideal for outdoor exploration and enjoying the lush landscapes of the Black Sea region.
Trabzon Airport is situated about 6 kilometers from the city center. Saudi Arabian citizens have convenient travel options to Trabzon, with direct flights available from Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam during the peak tourist season. Airlines such as Saudia, Turkish Airlines, Flynas, and Pegasus Airlines offer direct or connected flights, making the city easily accessible.
Trabzon’s culinary scene is rooted in regional traditions, featuring dishes like kuymak (a cornmeal and cheese dish), hamsi (Black Sea anchovies prepared in various ways), and laz böreği (a dessert made with phyllo dough and custard). Local restaurants and cafes provide an authentic taste of Black Sea cuisine.
Visitors to Trabzon can explore landmarks like the Sumela Monastery, a stunning Greek Orthodox site nestled in the mountains, and the Hagia Sophia of Trabzon, a historical mosque and former church. The Uzungöl (Long Lake) area is a popular destination for its picturesque scenery, while the Trabzon Castle offers panoramic views of the city and coastline.
Saudi Arabian citizens can visit Türkiye, including Trabzon, visa-free for up to 90 days. Travelers need a valid passport, making Trabzon a hassle-free and appealing destination for tourists.
Transportation to Trabzon City Center from Airport
Trabzon Airport
Trabzon Airport is located 6 kilometers away from the city center, near the seaside. Black Sea Technical University Campus is only a 5-minute walk away.
There are the possibilities of taking minibuses, buses, taxis, Havaş, and some shuttle services and renting a car to get to the city center from the airport. Because Trabzon Airport carries passengers from nearby cities like Rize and Giresun, it is possible to reach these places with Havaş shuttles.
Havaş
You can reach to the center or the districts of Trabzon, Rize and Giresun with Havaş shuttles, after the passenger exit is completed. While Havaş shuttles reach the city center of Trabzon, passing through the stops of Tanjant Road, Tanjant Erdogdu Junction, Yavuz Sultan Selim Boulevard, Uzunkum and Beşirli. The journey time depends on the distance to be traveled, but in total it takes about 30 minutes to complete this route.
The route of the passengers going to Rize respectively consists of Of, Iyidere, Derepazarı, Rize, Çayeli, Pazar and Ardeşen. Ticket prices are set at 15 or 20 TL according to distance. The stops on the route to Giresun are Akçaabat, Çarşıbaşı, Vakfıkebir, Beşidüzü, Eynesil, Çavuşlu, Görele, Tirebolu, Espiye, Keşap, Giresun and Bulancak. Prices are around 20 TL.
Minibus - Bus
If you leave the airport and go to the minibus stop, you will see the minibuses going to the city center every 5-10 minutes. You can also use the Çimenli and Yomra buses that pass through the airport. The stops of Çimenli buses are Airport, Değirmendere, Tanjant and Meydan respectively. The Yomra buses pass through Değirmendere, Sahil Yolu, Tanjant, Meydan, Atapark, Şenol Güneş Caddesi, and Sahil Peronu stops.
Hotel Services
Some of the hotels near the airport are within walking distance. Other than that, some hotels in the city also provide airport transfers if you come for a holiday.
Taxi
You can also consider going to the city center by taxi because the city center is very close. However, the fare might be more than you estimate. You might want to ask before you take the taxi. Because taxi fares outside Istanbul can be a bit expensive.
Car Rental
At the airport you can find offices of some companies like Enterprise, Rentgo, Sixt, and Esas. You can consider renting a car, especially if you come for a Black Sea trip.
