Flying from Melbourne to Samsun-Carsamba Airport (SZF): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Samsun-Carsamba Airport (SZF) departing from here.
Samsun is eight hours behind Melbourne. Samsun-Carsamba Airport is located in Samsun, which is in the UTC+3 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Melbourne to SZF.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Samsun-Carsamba Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to SZF flight, treat yourself to a stay at Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
About Samsun-Carsamba Airport (SZF)
Consider staying at Park Inn by Radisson Samsun after touching down from your flight from Melbourne to Samsun-Carsamba Airport. It's a quick drive from SZF and a comfortable option if you're eager to relax as soon as possible.
Explore without limits with a Samsun-Carsamba Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Garenta or Green Motion and experience more of Samsun and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Samsun-Carsamba Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Samsun-Carsamba Airport (SZF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Samsun-Carsamba Airport is R 7,890. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 18,600. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to SZF, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Melbourne to Samsun-Carsamba Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Samsun-Carsamba Airport (SZF)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Samsun-Carsamba Airport (SZF). August is the busiest month to travel to Samsun. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in April.
Lock in a Melbourne to SZF plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Samsun to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Samsun-Carsamba Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Samsun
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Samsun right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Samsun-Carsamba Airport:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Samsun when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at National Mosque followed by Mert Plajı & Aqua Park and Nazar Plajı.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've seen Samsun, now it's time to discover other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 290 kilometres south to Kayseri to check off its top sights. From Hunat Bath to Mescidi Aksa Mosque and Kayseri Yamaç Paraşütü, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another side of Türkiye (Turkey), consider Sivas, roughly 177 kilometres south of Samsun. Sivas Ulu Camii, Imaret Mosque and Sacred Mosque are key highlights.
