Trabzon Airport to Rize: Taxi Fare & Transfer Cost
Rize, the centre of Turkey's tea country, sits about 75 km east of Trabzon Airport (TZX) along the Black Sea coast, a straightforward 70 to 85 minute drive on the E70 coastal road. It is also the gateway to the Ayder plateau and the Kackar mountains inland.
Quick answer
A metered taxi from Trabzon Airport to Rize costs about €83 (₺4459) on the current official tariff. A pre-booked private transfer is €45–70 fixed. The 75 km drive takes 70–85 minutes.
Tariff data updated: 2026-07-10
Estimate your transfer cost
Metered taxi
≈ €83
₺4,459 on the meter
Pre-booked private transfer
€45–70
fixed price, meets you at arrivals
Taxi estimate uses the current official tariff. Tolls and traffic can change the final meter amount.
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Route at a glance
Where Rize sits relative to Trabzon Airport — the 75 km drive at a glance.
Boundary data: Turkey-Maps-GeoJSON (Apache-2.0)
Airport
Trabzon Airport
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Unusually for a longer run, there is a direct Havas shuttle from the airport to Rize, which undercuts the metered taxi by a wide margin. The calculator below prices the taxi against a fixed transfer so you can compare all three.
All your options compared
| Option | Duration | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havas shuttle | ~75 min | low-cost | direct airport-to-Rize line; best value with light bags |
| Private transfer (pre-booked) | 70–85 min | €45–70 fixed | door to door; can continue to Ayder |
| Metered taxi | 70–85 min | see live estimate above | long run; agree the fare or take the shuttle |
| Car rental ↗ | ~75 min | from ~€25/day | desks at arrivals; useful for the Kackar valleys |
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Arriving in Rize
Rize spreads along the coast beneath green tea-covered hills, with the town centre, the tea gardens up above and the castle overlooking the sea. Many visitors pause here before turning inland to Ayder.
If Ayder or the Firtina valley is your real destination, Rize is the natural staging point; a transfer can continue inland, though that is a longer mountain drive beyond the town itself.
Avoid the common scams
- The direct Havas shuttle to Rize is far cheaper than a metered taxi for the same coastal run, so it is the value option if you travel light.
- Airport taxis are metered and this is a 75 km run, so the fare is high; agree it before you set off or take the shuttle.
- A pre-booked transfer holds one fixed price with no night surcharge and is the simplest choice if you are carrying on to Ayder or arriving late.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Trabzon Airport to Rize?
A pre-booked private transfer to Rize is roughly €45-70 fixed for the vehicle on the 75 km coastal run. The direct Havas shuttle is far cheaper per person, and the live metered taxi estimate is shown in the calculator above.
Is there a direct bus from Trabzon Airport to Rize?
Yes. Havas runs a direct shuttle from the airport to Rize along the coastal road in about 75 minutes, and it costs a fraction of the metered taxi fare, so it is the best value if you are travelling light.
How long is the drive to Rize?
About 70 to 85 minutes for the 75 km on the E70 coastal highway. The road is straightforward and mostly flat, hugging the Black Sea shore the whole way east from the airport.
Is Rize a good base for Ayder?
Yes. Rize is the usual staging point for Ayder and the Firtina valley, which lie inland through the tea plantations and mountains; a pre-booked transfer can continue there, though it adds a longer mountain drive.
Do Trabzon taxis add a night charge to Rize?
No. Trabzon uses a single 24-hour tariff with no separate night surcharge under its 2026 rates, and a pre-booked transfer is one fixed price at any hour, which helps on this longer coastal run after dark.
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