Sümela Manastırı
A Greek Orthodox monastery clinging to a cliff face about 1,200 m up in a forested valley south of Trabzon, with frescoes inside; by tradition it dates back to the 4th century.
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Trabzon: airports, things to do and where to stay
Trabzon, the ancient Trebizond, is the main city of the eastern Black Sea coast, with a Byzantine heritage that includes Hagia Sophia and, in the mountains behind, Sumela Monastery. Lake Uzungöl and the green hills inland are within day-trip distance.
Trabzon airports
From the airport to central Trabzon
Trabzon airport is about 6 km from central Trabzon.
Havalimanı servisi
Shuttle buses and minibuses link the airport with Trabzon. Times are set around the flights, so check them in advance.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal and are the most direct way to Trabzon. Agree the fare or make sure the meter is running.
Trabzon
Things to do in Trabzon
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Trabzon?
Trabzon is served by Trabzon (TZX).
How far is the airport from central Trabzon?
Trabzon airport is about 6 km from central Trabzon.
How do I get from the airport to central Trabzon?
From Trabzon airport you can take Havalimanı servisi (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Trabzon?
Highlights of Trabzon include Sümela Manastırı, Ayasofya, Uzungöl, and Atatürk Köşkü.
Photo credits
- Sümela Manastırı: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Ayasofya: Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Uzungöl: İhsan Deniz Kılıçoğlu, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Atatürk Köşkü: Yazar Haber, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons