TZX → Uzungol · 100 km
Trabzon Airport to Uzungol: Taxi Fare & Transfer Cost
Taxi ≈ €91.9 · Fixed €55–90Quick answer
A metered taxi from Trabzon Airport to Uzungol costs about €91.9 (₺5,057) on the current official tariff. A pre-booked private transfer is €55–90 fixed, with the driver waiting for you at arrivals. The 100 km drive takes 105–140 minutes.
Tariff data updated: 2026-09-04
Book a fixed transfer from €55 →Uzungol, the glacial lake village set deep in forested mountains, is one of the Black Sea coast's most photographed spots, about 100 km from Trabzon Airport (TZX). It is a long drive of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, the final stretch a winding climb through Caykara.
- distance
- 100 km
- drive
- 105–140'
- taxi ≈
- €91.9
- fixed from
- €55+
- Fixed price
- Flight tracked
- Free cancellation
Estimate your transfer cost
Metered taxi
≈ €91.9
₺5,057 on the meter
Pre-booked private transfer
€55–90
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 Uzungol sits relative to Trabzon Airport — the 100 km drive at a glance.
Boundary data: Turkey-Maps-GeoJSON (Apache-2.0)
Airport
Trabzon Airport
Trabzon transfer coverage
There is no direct bus, so it is a private transfer or a taxi, or the shuttle into Trabzon and a dolmus onward. The calculator below shows the live metered taxi estimate against a fixed transfer price for the mountain run.
All your options compared
| Option | Duration | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer (pre-booked) best value | 105–140 min | €55–90 fixed | door to door; SUV or van for the mountain road |
| Metered taxi | 105–120 min | ~€91.9 (₺5,057) metered | long run; agree the fare or a flat price first |
| Shuttle + dolmus | ~2.5–3 hrs | low-cost | into Trabzon, then a minibus via Caykara |
| Car rental | ~105 min | from ~€25/day | the winding last 30 km needs careful driving |
Arriving in Uzungol
Uzungol is a small village strung along its lake, with wooden guesthouses, trout restaurants and viewpoints up on the surrounding ridges. The higher plateaus above the village need a separate short drive or a jeep tour.
The route climbs from the coast up the Solakli valley through Caykara, a scenic but slow road that is at its busiest in summer and can be wet or foggy in the mountains even when the coast is clear.
Avoid the common scams
- The Caykara mountain road is winding and slow, especially the last 30 km, so an experienced transfer driver and an SUV or van are worth having, particularly after dark.
- Airport taxis are metered but this is a long run; agree the full fare or a flat price to Uzungol before you set off.
- A pre-booked transfer holds one fixed price at any hour, which matters here because finding a driver willing to head up to Uzungol late at night is not guaranteed.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Trabzon Airport to Uzungol?
A pre-booked private transfer to Uzungol is roughly €55–90 depending on the vehicle, since the drive is a long 100 km mountain run. The live metered taxi estimate for the distance is shown in the calculator above.
How long does the drive to Uzungol take?
About 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours for the 100 km. The coastal part is quick, but the climb through Caykara to the lake is slow and winding, and summer traffic or mountain weather can add to it.
Is there a bus from Trabzon Airport to Uzungol?
Not directly. The cheapest route is the shuttle into Trabzon and then a dolmus minibus via Caykara, which takes 2.5 to 3 hours in total and is awkward with luggage, so most visitors take a transfer or taxi.
Is a transfer better than a taxi to Uzungol?
For the mountain road, usually yes. A pre-booked transfer fixes the price in advance, guarantees a suitable vehicle and driver for the winding climb, and avoids the risk of no taxi being willing to make the late-night run.
Do Trabzon taxis charge a night rate to Uzungol?
No. Trabzon uses a single 24-hour tariff with no separate night surcharge under its 2026 rates, and a pre-booked transfer is the same fixed price at any hour, useful for the long dawn or late drives up to the lake.
Before you fly
Have data the moment you land
A Turkey eSIM installed before departure connects as soon as the plane doors open, so you can message your driver, open the meter estimate or ring the hotel without hunting for airport Wi-Fi. Airalo's Turkey plans run on the Turk Telekom network, from 3 to 30 days with unlimited-data options; it is data only and needs an unlocked, eSIM-capable phone, so check compatibility before you buy.
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