Trabzon Airport ↔ Rize
Trabzon Airport Rize Shuttle Schedule & Ticket Prices
Havaş runs a direct shuttle from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to Rize for 320 TRY, taking about 75 minutes along the Black Sea coastal road. The line follows the eastern corridor, stopping at Yomra, Arsin, Araklı, Sürmene, Of, İyidere and Derepazarı before reaching Rize centre. Buses depart from outside arrivals, timed to flight schedules. A metered taxi covers the 75 km in roughly 60–70 minutes for about 3,640 TRY, so the Havaş shuttle is far cheaper for solo travellers. Rize is the gateway to Ayder Plateau, the Fırtına Valley and the Kaçkar Mountains.
Rize is the centre of Turkey's tea production and the main access point for the Eastern Black Sea highlands, so most travellers use it as a transfer stop rather than a final destination. The best-known onward trip is to Ayder, a highland (yayla) with thermal springs in the Çamlıhemşin district inland from Rize; it is reached by minibus (dolmuş) via Çamlıhemşin, a mountain-road journey of roughly 1.5–2 hours. The same area takes in the Fırtına Valley, known for its old arched stone bridges and the Zilkale fortress. Minibus services up to the highlands run mainly in summer (about June–September); the coast stays mild year-round, but mountain roads can close with snow in winter. If you are connecting onward the same day, pick a daytime flight, as highland minibuses do not run late.
Rize
City → Airport
Airport → City
Shuttle services operate based on flight arrivals.
Havaş: Tickets available at the Havaş desk in the arrivals hall or online. Child fare is half the adult fare.
Prices and times may vary. Please verify at havas.net before travel.
- Trabzon HavalimanıDeparture: Airport
- Of Askerlik Şubesi KarşısıEn-route stop
- İyidere KöprüEn-route stop
- İyidere Belediye KarşısıEn-route stop
- Derepazarı Alt Geçit Çıkışı PTT KarşısıEn-route stop
- Rize Kütüphane ÖnüTerminal stop
Intermediate stop times vary with traffic and demand. For confirmed departure times, check the terminal schedule above.
Return: Rize to Trabzon Airport
Travelling from Rize back to the airport? Switch to the "City → Airport" tab in the schedule above; the same operators run return services. Fares and journey times are identical in both directions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get from Trabzon Airport to Rize?▾
Take the Havaş shuttle direct to Rize for 320 TRY (75 min) via Yomra, Araklı, Sürmene, Of, İyidere and Derepazarı. A taxi costs about 3,640 TRY. Buses leave from outside arrivals, timed to flights.
What are the Havaş Rize times and fare from Trabzon Airport?▾
Havaş runs to Rize for 320 TRY, about 75 minutes, with departures timed to flight arrivals. Check the timetable above for current times.
How do I continue from Rize to Ayder Plateau?▾
From Rize centre, take a minibus (dolmuş) toward Çamlıhemşin and Ayder; the mountain leg takes a couple of hours. Connections are most frequent during the summer plateau season, so plan a daytime arrival to catch them.
When is the best time to visit Rize and the highlands?▾
Roughly late spring to early autumn (about May–September), when highland minibus services run and yayla such as Ayder are accessible. The coast is mild all year, but mountain roads can close with snow in winter.