Samsun Çarşamba Airport
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Samsun Çarşamba Airport (SZF) is the busiest gateway to Turkey's central Black Sea coast, serving the port city of Samsun and the wider Ordu–Giresun corridor. The terminal sits in Çarşamba, about 25 km east of Samsun city centre, so the transfer matters. For the centre the practical link is SAMAİR, the Samsun Metropolitan Municipality airport shuttle, which runs lines such as H2 to the Public Transport Transfer Hub, H1 to the university, H3 to Bafra and H4 to Çarşamba. Its fare depends on the stop you use — about 145 TRY to the central transfer hub, 170 TRY to the university and ranging 85–275 TRY across the network — and its times change daily, so check the SAMAİR site before travel. Havaş coaches from this airport mainly serve the regional corridor — Ünye (410 TRY), Ordu (550 TRY) and Fatsa (490 TRY) — rather than central Samsun. A taxi into the city centre is about 980 TRY. The open car park follows the 2026 DHMİ Group A tariff at 280 TRY per day, with the first 15 minutes free. Samsun is best known as the city where Atatürk landed on 19 May 1919.
Samsun Çarşamba Airport Transport Guide
Samsun Çarşamba Airport sits on the Black Sea coast in the Çarşamba district, 25 km from Samsun city centre. For students heading to 19 Mayıs University, business travellers and visitors, the SAMAİR municipal shuttle, regional Havaş services, taxis and private transfers serve the centre and surrounding towns. Below is the price, journey time and best use case for each.
SAMAİR Municipal Shuttle
SAMAİR, the airport shuttle run by Samsun Metropolitan Municipality, serves the city centre and nearby points from outside the terminal. Samsun Centre (Transfer Hub) is 145 TRY and about 40 minutes, 19 Mayıs University 170 TRY, Çarşamba East Side 110 TRY and Bafra Bus Terminal 230 TRY. Services run on lines such as H1 and H2 according to flight times and are the most affordable public transport option. For current times see the Samsun shuttle page.
Havaş Shuttle
Havaş runs regional services from Samsun Çarşamba Airport towards Ordu, Fatsa and Ünye. Samsun Çarşamba Bus Terminal is 190 TRY, Ünye (Akçay) 410 TRY, Fatsa 490 TRY and Ordu (Old and New Bus Terminals) 550 TRY. Buses leave according to flight arrivals, no booking needed; buy tickets onboard or at the desk. These regional lines are practical for travellers continuing along the eastern Black Sea coast.
Taxi and Private Transfer
Taxis wait outside the terminal around the clock; the base fare is 140 TRY, 35 TRY per km. Approximate fixed fares to the main points:
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Çarşamba centre | 7 km | 350 TRY |
| Samsun Centre (İlkadım) | 25 km | 980 TRY |
| Atakum | 35 km | 1,330 TRY |
| Bafra | 60 km | 2,200 TRY |
For groups or heavy luggage, a private transfer can be arranged in advance at a fixed price, with the driver meeting you at arrivals.
Parking
Airport parking (DHMİ) is 280 TRY per day for a car in the open lot and 140 TRY for a motorcycle. For the full hourly tariff and current prices, see the Samsun Airport parking page.
Distances
Approximate road distances and times from Samsun Çarşamba Airport to the main points (they vary with traffic and season):
| Destination | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Çarşamba centre | 7 km | 10 min |
| Samsun Centre (İlkadım) | 25 km | 30 min |
| 19 Mayıs University | 30 km | 35 min |
| Atakum | 35 km | 40 min |
| Bafra | 60 km | 55 min |
Terminal
Samsun Çarşamba Airport serves domestic and international flights in a single terminal building, with the two operating in separate sections of the same building. The terminal has food and drink outlets, duty free, ATMs, car rental offices and an information desk.
Samsun Airport Flight Times — Arrivals & Departures
Samsun Çarşamba Airport has year-round domestic traffic, along with scheduled international services to Europe and expat routes, chiefly to Germany. The main routes and approximate flight times are below; check the current time and status of your flight (on time, delayed, landed) with your airline before departure.
| To / From | Airlines | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul (IST) | Turkish Airlines | 1 hr 25 min |
| Istanbul (SAW) | Pegasus, AJet | 1 hr 20 min |
| Ankara (ESB) | Turkish Airlines, AJet | 1 hr 15 min |
| Izmir (ADB) | Pegasus, AJet | 1 hr 45 min |
| Düsseldorf (DUS) | SunExpress, Turkish Airlines | 3 hr 20 min |
Check the current status of arrivals and departures (on time, delayed, landed) with your airline or Samsun Airport information. The route network varies by season and day.
