Frankfurt am Main to Samsun (FRA–SZF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
XQ1615
XQ SunExpress
7M8
8:40 PM
CEST T1
1:10 AM+1
+03
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XQ1614
XQ SunExpress
7M8
3:50 AM
+03
6:45 AM
CEST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Frankfurt am Main to Samsun
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,471 mi 3h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 8 1-stop hubs

FRA–SZF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SunExpress leads the route. The flight covers 1,471 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FRA–SZF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XQ SunExpress 1 7M8 3h30
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – XQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: XQ (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FRA to SZF direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FRA to SZF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
566
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Samsun from Frankfurt am Main

Nearby airports with service to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport.
Metric FRA→SZF CGN→SZF STR→SZF
Distance from FRA 85 mi 97 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 1 2 3
Flight time 3h 30m 3h 45m 4h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of FRA with service to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Samsun is 1 hour ahead of Frankfurt am Main.
FRA: CEST · SZF: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 7:00 PM in Samsun.
Distance & Flight Time
1,471 mi / 2,368 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m.
Visa & Entry

German passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry. No eVisa, no fee, no advance registration needed. You get stamped in at the border and that is it.

The 90-in-180 rule is strictly enforced. Turkey counts all entries cumulatively. If you spend 90 days and leave, you must stay out for 90 days before returning. Overstaying results in a fine and potential entry ban. For longer stays, apply for a residence permit within the first 90 days through the e-ikamet system at e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr.

Getting to FRA

S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.

FRA–SZF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Frankfurt am Main to Samsun route.
Route details
Distance1,471 mi / 2,368 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m
Destination: SZF
IATA / ICAOSZF / LTFH
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation18 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FRA to SZF flights.
Nonstop flights from Frankfurt Main Airport to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport take approximately 3h 30m. The route covers 1,471 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SunExpress.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from FRA to SZF. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JED, BER, STR, ADB, DUS, SAW, IST and AYT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Samsun is 1 hour ahead of Frankfurt am Main.
Yes, return flights from SZF to FRA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CGN and STR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FRA to SZF

Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) are connected by nonstop service from SunExpress. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FRA to SZF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FRA to SZF ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,471 miles (2,368 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via JED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Köln (Cologne) (CGN) and Stuttgart (STR).