Istanbul to Samsun (IST–SZF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IST–SZF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 407 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines Also: SQ, TG | 35 | 319, 320, 321, 32B, 32Q | 1h25-1h30 | – | Star Alliance | SQ, TG |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Samsun from Istanbul
| Metric | IST→SZF | SAW→SZF |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from IST | – | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 56 | 55 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 25m |
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · SZF: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Samsun.
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.
IST–SZF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Istanbul to Samsun
Istanbul to Samsun is a domestic route covering about 750 km with flights taking under 1 hour 40 minutes. Turkish Airlines, AnadoluJet, and Pegasus Airlines all serve the route from both Istanbul airports. Daily frequency runs 3 to 6 flights, making it one of the better-served Black Sea coast routes.
Samsun is the largest city on Turkey's Black Sea coast and serves as the region's commercial center. Samsun-Carsamba Airport is 23 km from the city with shuttle bus and taxi connections. The route carries heavy commuter and family traffic between Istanbul and the central Black Sea region. Summer months see increased demand as Black Sea coast tourism picks up.