Istanbul to Rize (IST–RZV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Istanbul to Rize
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 629 mi 1h 55m nonstop

IST–RZV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Gulf Air leads the route. The flight covers 629 miles in approximately 1h 55m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–RZV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GF Gulf Air 21 32B, 73H 1h55 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – GF
73H Boeing 737-800 – GF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GF (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IST to RZV direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Rize from Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Rize–Artvin Airport.
Metric IST→RZV SAW→RZV
Distance from IST – 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 21 1
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 50m
Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Rize flights
Airports within 200 miles of IST with service to Rize–Artvin Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Rize is 0 hours the same as Istanbul.
IST: +03 · RZV: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Rize.
Distance & Flight Time
629 mi / 1,013 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m.
Getting to IST

Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.

Facts

IST–RZV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Rize route.
Route details
Distance629 mi / 1,013 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 14 return
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: RZV
Full nameRize–Artvin Airport
IATA / ICAORZV / LTFO
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation16 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to RZV flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Rize–Artvin Airport take approximately 1h 55m. The route covers 629 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Gulf Air.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from IST to RZV. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from RZV to IST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Flight time is about 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes on the roughly 650 km route. This is a domestic Turkish sector. Resadiye Airport (Tokat-Resadiye) serves the Resadiye district in Tokat province.
Turkish Airlines operates this route from Istanbul Airport. Frequency is limited and varies by season. The airport primarily serves local residents and regional traffic in the Tokat area.
Flights to Resadiye depart from Istanbul Airport (IST) on the European side. Check schedules carefully as this route may not operate daily. Sabiha Gokcen does not typically serve this destination.
Resadiye Airport is a small regional facility near the town. Taxis are the primary transport option. There is no regular shuttle bus service. The town of Resadiye is a small district center in Tokat province in north-central Turkey.
Tokat province has had different airport facilities over the years. Tokat-Resadiye Airport (RZV) is the code for this facility serving the Resadiye district area. Check current schedules as service levels to small Turkish regional airports can change between seasons.

Istanbul to Resadiye

Istanbul to Resadiye covers about 650 km as a domestic Turkish route with flight times around 1 hour 30 minutes. Turkish Airlines provides service from Istanbul Airport. Frequency is limited and seasonal. The route connects Turkey's largest city with the Resadiye district in Tokat province.

Resadiye sits in north-central Turkey's Black Sea hinterland. The route primarily serves residents of the Tokat region who work or have family in Istanbul. The airport is a small regional facility with basic amenities. Ground transport to and from the airport is mainly by taxi.