Travelling from Istanbul to Samsun-Carsamba Airport (SZF): What you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Istanbul's main airports, Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Explore the options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Samsun-Carsamba Airport (SZF) setting off from either of these.
The average time for a direct Istanbul to Samsun-Carsamba Airport flight is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Samsun (where Samsun-Carsamba Airport is located) and Istanbul share the UTC+3 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Samsun-Carsamba Airport (SZF) is the most popular route. There are 29 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 8:30pm. Choose the first IST to SZF departure operated by Turkish Airlines at 1:25am if you'd rather get going earlier.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to SZF. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
During peak travel periods, allow for extended wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Go straight to your destination from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Samsun-Carsamba Airport (SZF) are available from here.
When taking off from IST, you can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Samsun-Carsamba Airport with Turkish Airlines.
Turkish Airlines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from IST to SZF.
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Istanbul to Samsun-Carsamba Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Think about setting out from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). You can book a direct Istanbul to Samsun-Carsamba Airport (SZF) plane ticket with departures from here.
AJet operates direct flights from Istanbul to SZF leaving from SAW. Book your favourite window seat and reach your destination in a single stretch.
AJet is the most frequently booked airline flying from SAW to SZF.
Want to fly with a carrier that won't keep you waiting? Choose Pegasus. 81.29% of its flights between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Samsun-Carsamba Airport arrive as scheduled.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Istanbul to SZF flight? Unwind in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that take off from this airport land on time.
About Samsun-Carsamba Airport (SZF)
Once your flight from Istanbul to Samsun-Carsamba Airport has landed, relax at a hotel close by. Park Inn by Radisson Samsun is a convenient option that's not too far from SZF.
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Samsun-Carsamba Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Garenta or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Samsun and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Istanbul to Samsun-Carsamba Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Samsun-Carsamba Airport (SZF)
R 350 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Samsun-Carsamba Airport. A return flight starts at R 851. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book seven months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to SZF.
The best month for scoring cheap Istanbul to Samsun-Carsamba Airport tickets is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Samsun-Carsamba Airport (SZF)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Istanbul to Samsun-Carsamba Airport (SZF). August is the most popular month to visit Samsun. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in April.
The warmest month in Samsun is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Istanbul to SZF plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Samsun-Carsamba Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Samsun
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Samsun-Carsamba Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Samsun:
National Mosque and Mert Plajı & Aqua Park are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Samsun travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Nazar Plajı.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Samsun is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) you should also see. Around 290 kilometres south of Samsun, a visit to Kayseri will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Hunat Bath, Mescidi Aksa Mosque and Kayseri Yamaç Paraşütü.
Sivas is another sought-after destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 177 kilometres south of Samsun. No trip is complete without visiting Sivas Ulu Camii, Imaret Mosque and Sacred Mosque.