How much is a taxi in Trabzon? Fares & Calculator
Trabzon taxis use the city meter: it starts at ₺71.50 and adds ₺58.50 per kilometre, with a ₺200 minimum in 2026, and there is no night tariff. Trabzon Airport (TZX) is only about 6 km from the centre along the coast road, so a ride into town is short.
Quick answer
Trabzon taxis start at ₺71.5 plus ₺58.5/km, with a ₺200 minimum. A 6 km trip (trabzon airport (tzx) → city centre) runs about €7.9 (₺423).
Tariff data updated: 2026-06-29
Estimate your Trabzon taxi fare
Estimated metered fare · 6 km
≈ €7.9
₺423 on the meter
Estimate uses Trabzon's official taxi tariff (opening ₺71.5 + ₺58.5/km, minimum ₺200). Tolls and traffic can change the final meter amount.
Common Trabzon taxi trips
| Trip | Distance | Est. fare | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trabzon Airport (TZX) → city centre | 6 km | €7.9 (₺423) |
The longer fares here are the Black Sea sightseeing trips. Sumela Monastery is around 50 km inland and the much-photographed Uzungöl lake is closer to 95 km, so a metered round trip gets expensive. For day trips like these, many visitors hire a car and driver for the day or book a tour, which usually works out better value than running the meter both ways.
Taxi vs other ways into town
| Option | Duration | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metered taxi | 10–15 min | ~₺420–600 to centre | Short coastal hop from the airport |
| Day trip (driver / tour) | full day | negotiated / tour price | Best value for Uzungöl and Sumela |
| Havaş / dolmuş | 15–30 min | ~₺40–150 | Airport to the centre; cheapest |
Avoid the common taxi scams
- For day trips to Uzungöl or Sumela, agree a day rate or book a tour rather than running the meter both ways. It is far cheaper for the distance.
- In town, check the meter is on. The airport-to-centre hop is short and cheap.
- Pay by card or app where you can, and keep some cash for the longer runs.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi in Trabzon?
The meter starts at ₺71.50 and adds ₺58.50 per kilometre, with a ₺200 minimum (2026). The airport is about 6 km from the centre, so a ride into town is roughly ₺420–600.
Is there a night tariff in Trabzon?
No. Trabzon uses a single 24-hour rate, the same as the rest of Turkey.
How much is a taxi to Uzungöl or Sumela?
These are long day trips (Sumela about 50 km, Uzungöl about 95 km), so a metered round trip is pricey. Hiring a driver for the day or joining a tour is usually better value.
Do Trabzon taxis take credit cards?
Often in town, but carry cash as a backup, especially for the longer sightseeing runs.