How to get from Istanbul to Trabzon
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Trabzon. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 40m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 906 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 3, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
906 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €29Checked Sep 3 | 1h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €38Older observation | 16h 59mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€29Checked Sep 31h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€38Older observation16h 59m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Trabzon: 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 → Trabzon Airportflight
Pegasus·1h 40m
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 Trabzon
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€56October 2026
€31Departures from Istanbul to Trabzon
FlixBus runs 26 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:51 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 26 | 06:51 | 23:45 |
| Kamil Koçbus | 13 | 02:30 | 23:45 |
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
PegasusSabiha Gökçen Airport-Trabzon AirportSee live options and dates →
Kamil KoçIstanbul-TrabzonBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus, Kamil Koç; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Trabzon works
Start with a Pegasus flight from Istanbul to Trabzon, about 1h 40m. In total it's roughly €29 over 1h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Trabzon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Trabzon?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 40m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Trabzon from Istanbul?
About 906 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Trabzon cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €29 to €38. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Trabzon?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 40m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Trabzon?
About 1h 40m, 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 Trabzon?
Istanbul is SAW and Trabzon is TZX, so this route is usually written SAW to TZX.
Which operators run Istanbul to Trabzon?
On this route you travel with Pegasus, Kamil Koç.
Can you get from Istanbul to Trabzon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 16h 59m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Trabzon?
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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