How to get from Istanbul to Samsun
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Samsun. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 34m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 617 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
617 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €27Checked Sep 9 | 1h 34mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €29Older observation | 11h 17mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€27Checked Sep 91h 34m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€29Older observation11h 17m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Samsun: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Samsun-Çarşamba Airportflight1h 34m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Samsun
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€53October 2026
€27Departures from Istanbul to Samsun
FlixBus runs 48 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:45 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 48 | 00:45 | 23:45 |
| Kamil Koçbus | 14 | 00:30 | 23:20 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Kamil Koç; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Samsun works
Start with a flight from Istanbul to Samsun, about 1h 34m. In total it's roughly €26 over 1h 34m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Samsun: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Samsun?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 34m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Samsun from Istanbul?
About 617 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Samsun cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €27 to €29. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Samsun?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 34m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Samsun?
About 1h 34m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Samsun?
Istanbul is SAW and Samsun is SZF, so this route is usually written SAW to SZF.
Which operators run Istanbul to Samsun?
On this route you travel with Kamil Koç.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Samsun?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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