Istanbul to Trabzon (IST–TZX) — 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–TZX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 575 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines Also: AT, JU, SQ | 35 | 319, 32B, 32Q, 73H, 73J | 1h45-1h50 | – | Star Alliance | AT, JU, SQ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Trabzon from Istanbul
| Metric | IST→TZX | SAW→TZX | YEI→TZX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IST | – | 40 mi | 83 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 70 | 111 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 1h 40m | 1h 35m |
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · TZX: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Trabzon.
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–TZX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IST to TZX
İstanbul Airport (IST) and Trabzon International Airport (TZX) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IST to TZX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IST to TZX is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 575 miles (926 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 78 return, totaling 148 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Esenboğa, Adnan Menderes and Antalya. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) and Yenişehir (YEI).