Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Rize-Artvin

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Flight deals from Istanbul Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 1,383. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Rize-Artvin

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Rize-Artvin flights are currently cheapest in April.

Direct flights from Istanbul to Rize-Artvin

Istanbul to Rize-Artvin: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Rize below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Rize-Artvin.

Istanbul to Rize: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 666
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time1 hr, 54 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week81

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Rize-Artvin: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Rize-Artvin is R 1,233. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 54 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Rize-Artvin.
Turkish Airlines and Gulf Air fly direct from Istanbul to Rize-Artvin.
As of March 2026, there are 81 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Rize-Artvin.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Rize-Artvin is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport on Thursday, 26 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 54 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rize-Artvin but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rize is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Turkish Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rize-Artvin.

Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport.

  • Istanbul and Rize share the same timezone, UTC+3.

  • Choose from 94 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport flights. The 01:20 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight available. Turkish Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:05.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your IST to RZV flight.

  • Flying during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Turkish Airlines is your ticket to exploring Rize (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • Turkish Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.

  • Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport. Many travellers pass through Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport on this route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV)

  • Right now, R 666 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,233. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.

  • Get cheap tickets from IST to RZV by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.

  • April is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from IST to RZV by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport.

Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Central Istanbul to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.

  • Taking an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to IST:

Arriving at Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV)

  • Book a hotel near RZV if you're on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Grab a Rize-Artvin Airport rental car and explore Rize and beyond with your own wheels. Avec car rentals, Wheego and WindyCar are well-known companies to choose from here.

  • Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Rize-Artvin Airport about one week before your trip.

Getting from Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV) to central Rize

  • Rize-Artvin Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Rize. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.

When to fly to Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Rize in February.

  • Lock in your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport for August if you want to explore Rize during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IST to RZV around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Rize is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) you should also see. Around 354 kilometres south of Rize, a visit to Diyarbakir will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like St. Giragos Armenian Church, Deliller Hani and Behrampasa Mosque.

  • If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Sanliurfa, about 451 kilometres south of Rize. Gobekli Tepe Site/Gobekli Tepe, Balikligol and Rizvaniye Mosque are among the biggest draws.

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