Rize to Istanbul (RZV–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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RZV–IST is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Gulf Air leads the route. The flight covers 629 miles in approximately 2h 5m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GF Gulf Air | 14 | 32B, 73H | 2h05-2h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Other ways to reach Istanbul from Rize
| Metric | RZV→IST | BUS→IST | TZX→IST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RZV | – | 49 mi | 57 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 7 | 35 |
| Flight time | 2h 5m | 2h 10m | 2h |
Travel Essentials
RZV: +03 · IST: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Rize, it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul.
M11 Metro to Gayrettepe takes about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart) with connections to M2 (Taksim) and M7. Runs from 5am to midnight. The metro bypasses O-7 motorway traffic, which is frequently heavy into the city.Havaist buses serve major destinations including Taksim, Kadıköy (European and Asian sides), and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (₺50–80). Taxis from arrivals are metered; insist on the meter. Journey to Sultanahmet or Taksim costs ₺400–700 depending on traffic. Rental cars available. Hotel shuttles common for business hotels near the city.
The new airport sits 35km from central Istanbul on the European side, slightly inland and exposed to Black Sea weather systems. Winters (December–March) are cold (0–8°C) with fog, rain, and occasional snow. Snow on the exposed plateau is more likely than in the city. Ice on taxiways causes delays.
Summers are warm (25–32°C) with dry, reliable weather. Spring and fall bring heavy rain and strong northerly winds (Poyraz) that can affect smaller aircraft. Fog is the primary low-season disruption risk. The airport's elevated position makes it slightly windier than the Atatürk site it replaced.
RZV–IST Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Resadiye (Tokat) to Istanbul
RZV-IST covers about 700 km from north-central Anatolia to Turkey's main aviation hub in roughly 1 hour 45 minutes. Turkish Airlines or AnadoluJet serves the route as part of Turkey's broad domestic network linking smaller cities to Istanbul. Tokat province is an agricultural and university region in the mid-Black Sea area. Frequency is limited, often a few flights per week.
Istanbul Airport (IST) is Turkish Airlines' global hub with connections to over 300 destinations worldwide. For passengers from the Tokat area, this flight provides access to international routes that would otherwise require a long overland journey to reach. Tokat Airport is a basic regional facility located near Resadiye, about 70 km from the provincial capital. Havaist buses and taxis connect IST to central Istanbul in 50 to 70 minutes.