Bandırma Vapuru Müzesi
A replica of the ship on which Atatürk sailed to Samsun in 1919 to begin the War of Independence, now a museum by the sea.
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Samsun: airports, things to do and where to stay
Samsun is the largest city of the central Black Sea coast and an important port. Its history is tied to the Turkish War of Independence, which Mustafa Kemal Atatürk set in motion by landing here on 19 May 1919, and the Bandırma steamship museum recalls this.
Samsun airports
From the airport to central Samsun
Samsun Çarşamba airport is about 18 km from central Samsun.
Havalimanı servisi
Shuttle buses and minibuses link the airport with Samsun. Times are set around the flights, so check them in advance.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal and are the most direct way to Samsun. Agree the fare or make sure the meter is running.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Samsun?
Samsun is served by Samsun Çarşamba (SZF).
How far is the airport from central Samsun?
Samsun Çarşamba airport is about 18 km from central Samsun.
How do I get from the airport to central Samsun?
From Samsun Çarşamba airport you can take Havalimanı servisi (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Samsun?
Highlights of Samsun include Bandırma Vapuru Müzesi, Onur Anıtı, Samsun Arkeoloji ve Etnografya Müzesi, and Atatürk Parkı.
Photo credits
- Bandırma Vapuru Müzesi: Bilgiamiri, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Onur Anıtı: Zeynel Cebeci, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Samsun Arkeoloji ve Etnografya Müzesi: Haber Medya Grubu (Haberaks TV)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/haberaks/, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Atatürk Parkı: Öner Akgün, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons