Trabzon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Trabzon

With a population of 244,083, Trabzon is the largest city in Trabzon Province, Türkiye by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 1 days in order to fully appreciate everything Trabzon has to offer.

When to visit Trabzon

Trabzon in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 264
1 night at 3-star hotel
Trabzon in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 264
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Trabzon in August, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Trabzon, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Trabzon

Plane

When flying to Trabzon, you’ll arrive at Trabzon (TZX), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Trabzon from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 3h 45m.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trabzon, including FlixBus, Kamil Koç and Bus. From Ankara, the bus ride to Trabzon takes 675 miles and will cost you around AED 88. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about AED 327 for a journey of 930 miles. The most popular bus station is Trabzon central bus station, located 1.3 miles from the city centre of Trabzon. Trabzon Mumhane is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Trabzon, you’ll arrive at Trabzon (TZX), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Trabzon from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 3h 45m.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trabzon, including FlixBus, Kamil Koç and Bus. From Ankara, the bus ride to Trabzon takes 675 miles and will cost you around AED 88. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about AED 327 for a journey of 930 miles. The most popular bus station is Trabzon central bus station, located 1.3 miles from the city centre of Trabzon. Trabzon Mumhane is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Trabzon

Airlines serving Trabzon

Turkish Airlines
Good (2,260 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,098 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,477 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (891 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (819 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (135 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (266 reviews)
flydubai
Good (67 reviews)
Air Arabia
Excellent (29 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (63 reviews)
Azerbaijan Airlines
Excellent (5 reviews)
Salam Air
Good (10 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (99 reviews)
flyadeal
Good (38 reviews)
RwandAir
Good (20 reviews)
Somon Air
Mediocre (1 reviews)
flynas
Good (50 reviews)
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Where to stay in Trabzon

From 5-star hotels such as the Zorlu Grand Hotel Trabzon to great affordable options like the Park Square Hotel, Trabzon offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 177 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 233 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Trabzon

Most booked hotels in Trabzon

Panagia Premier Trabzon
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 239+
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Trabzon
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 497+
Zorlu Grand Hotel Trabzon
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 408+

Hiring a car in Trabzon

Hiring a car in Trabzon costs AED 277 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Trabzon.

Expect to pay AED 4.78 per litre in Trabzon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 57.28 and AED 76.38. The most frequently booked car type in Trabzon is Intermediate (Dacia Duster or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 301 or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Trabzon costs AED 277 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Trabzon.

Expect to pay AED 4.78 per litre in Trabzon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 57.28 and AED 76.38. The most frequently booked car type in Trabzon is Intermediate (Dacia Duster or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 301 or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.