Trabzon Airport (TZX) Transfer Guide
Trabzon Airport (TZX) sits right on the Black Sea coast, just 6 km east of the city centre, which makes the run into town one of the shortest of any Turkish airport at 15 to 20 minutes. The airport is the gateway to the eastern Black Sea: Uzungol, Rize and the Kackar mountains all start from here.
At a glance
- Metered taxi: tariff-based, see route pages · 15–120 min by destination
- Fixed-price private transfer: from €15, booked before you land
- Compare every option · 3 route guides with live calculators
You have three realistic ways out. The Havas shuttle runs to the central Meydan square, and separate lines continue east to Rize and Of. Metered taxis wait at the rank around the clock. A pre-booked private transfer is the door-to-door choice for the mountain runs to Uzungol or Ayder and for late arrivals. Each route below has a live taxi fare calculator to price your exact trip.
Ways into the city
| Option | Duration | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havas shuttle | ~25–30 min to centre | low-cost | To the central Meydan square, timed to flights; separate direct lines run east to Rize and Of. |
| Private transfer (pre-booked) | 15–140 min by destination | €15–90 fixed | Door to door with the price agreed in advance; the practical choice for Uzungol, Ayder, Sumela and late arrivals when onward transport is hard to arrange. |
| Metered taxi | 15–120 min by destination | tariff-based, see route pages | 24/7 rank on Trabzon's 2026 tariff with no night surcharge; short into the city but expensive on the long mountain runs to Uzungol. |
Taxi meter or fixed price — how to choose at TZX
A street taxi runs on the official municipal meter: the fare depends on distance and traffic, and you pay in lira at the end of the ride. It is usually the quickest option to jump into and works well for solo travellers with light luggage heading to a central district. The trade-off is uncertainty — roadworks, a detour or rush-hour traffic all show up on the meter, and drivers rarely agree to a price in advance.
A fixed-price private transfer flips that logic: you agree the total when you book, the driver tracks your flight and waits at arrivals with a name sign, and the quote is typically all-in for tolls and luggage. It tends to win for families, groups of three or more, night arrivals and anyone who prefers paying by card in advance. The table above shows the current numbers side by side, and each route guide below includes a live meter calculator for your exact destination.
Book a fixed-price transfer in Trabzon
Check live availability and lock a fixed all-in price with Welcome Pickups — your driver tracks your flight and waits at arrivals. Prices load only when you ask.
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Trabzon Airport areas
Hover or tap a destination to see distance and drive time from TZX. Areas with a full guide link straight to the route page.
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Each route page has a live taxi-fare calculator and a fixed-price transfer comparison.
Arrival tips at Trabzon Airport
- Use the official taxi rank outside arrivals and ignore anyone offering a ride inside the terminal — licensed taxis queue at the rank and run the meter.
- Check that the meter is running when you set off; quoting a flat price instead of using the meter is against the rules for street taxis in Turkey.
- Keep some Turkish lira for the ride: many taxis accept cards, but it is not guaranteed, and small notes make paying quicker.
- If you booked a private transfer, message your driver after landing and head to the agreed meeting point — flight delays are normally tracked automatically.
- Open the route guide for your destination before you get in: the live calculator gives a fare estimate you can sanity-check against the meter during the ride.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Trabzon Airport from the city and the resorts?
The city centre is just 6 km, Rize about 75 km along the coast and Uzungol around 100 km up the mountains. Drive times run from 15 minutes into town up to about two hours to the lake at Uzungol.
Is there a shuttle from Trabzon Airport?
Yes. The Havas shuttle serves the central Meydan square, with separate direct lines east to Rize and Of. It is the cheapest way into the city and along the coast; the mountain routes need a taxi or transfer.
Is a transfer or a taxi cheaper from Trabzon Airport?
For the short city run the shuttle or a taxi is fine. For the long mountain runs to Uzungol or Ayder a pre-booked transfer is usually the better value and removes the trouble of finding a driver willing to go late.
Do Trabzon taxis charge more at night?
No. Trabzon uses a single 24-hour tariff with no separate night surcharge under its 2026 rates, and pre-booked transfers hold one fixed price whenever you land, which suits late connections from Istanbul.