Samsun to Düsseldorf (SZF–DUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SZF–DUS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SunExpress leads the route. The flight covers 1,569 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XQ SunExpress | 3 | 73H | 3h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Düsseldorf from Samsun
| Metric | SZF→DUS | OGU→DUS | TZX→DUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SZF | – | 82 mi | 169 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Flight time | 3h 55m | 4h | 4h 20m |
Travel Essentials
SZF: +03 · DUS: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Samsun, it's 5:00 PM in Düsseldorf.
Turkish passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Germany. Apply at the German Embassy in Ankara, one of the Consulates General (Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya), or a VFS Global / iDATA center. The visa allows stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. Required documents include passport photos, bank statements, flight bookings, hotel reservations or a host invitation letter (Verpflichtungserklarung), and travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000. The fee is EUR 90 for adults. Processing takes 2 to 4 weeks. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.
Germany has the largest Turkish diaspora community in the world, with over 3 million people of Turkish origin. Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, and Stuttgart all have established Turkish neighborhoods with restaurants, markets, and cultural centers. If visiting family, the Verpflichtungserklarung (formal obligation letter) from the host is processed at their local Auslanderbehorde and carries significant weight in the application. Apply at least 6 weeks before travel during summer as German consulates in Turkey handle the highest volume of Schengen visa applications globally.
Direct flights from Istanbul (IST or SAW) to German cities run 3 to 3 hours 30 minutes on Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Lufthansa, SunExpress, and others. Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Berlin (BER), Dusseldorf (DUS), Hamburg (HAM), Stuttgart (STR), and Cologne (CGN) all have direct Istanbul service. Germany uses the euro, trading at roughly 38 TRY per EUR 1. The Deutschland-Ticket costs EUR 58 per month (TRY 2,204) for unlimited regional and local transit across all of Germany. Single city tickets range from EUR 2.50 to EUR 4 depending on the zone.
SZF–DUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SZF to DUS
Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) and Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) are connected by nonstop service from SunExpress. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SZF to DUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SZF to DUS ranges from 3 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,569 miles (2,524 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 7 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via ADB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ordu (OGU), Trabzon (TZX) and Kayseri (ASR).