How to Get from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to Boztepe
Boztepe is 8.2 km from Trabzon Airport on the hills above the city centre, a 10-minute drive in normal traffic. The quickest door-to-door options are a taxi or private transfer, while the cheapest public dolmuş route via Meydan takes about 55 minutes.
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⚠️ Important Local Taxi & Arrival Tips
- Use only the official taxi rank outside the arrivals hall and make sure the meter is switched on; some drivers may quote a high fixed fare for the short ride to Boztepe.
- Ignore touts inside the terminal offering cheap transfers; they are often unlicensed and may not have commercial insurance.
- Confirm with the driver that card payment is accepted before you load your luggage, and keep small TRY notes for the dolmuş.
- For public transport, pay only on board the dolmuş or bus and do not buy fast track tickets from people near the road.
Frequently Asked Questions
The route is 8.2 km and normally takes about 10 minutes by taxi or private transfer, plus a few minutes more in heavy traffic.
The cheapest option is the dolmuş to Meydan for 45 TRY, then the Meydan to Boztepe dolmuş for 40 TRY, about €1.50 per person in total.
No direct bus or dolmuş serves Boztepe from the airport. You need to change at Meydan in the city centre.
Many Trabzon taxis accept card payment, but you should confirm with the driver before starting the ride and insist the meter is on.
A metered taxi should cost roughly 650 to 750 TRY, which is about €11.50 to €13.50 per vehicle for the direct 10-minute ride.
Private transfers and official taxis operate around the clock. Dolmuş services are less reliable late at night, so a taxi or pre-booked transfer is the practical choice.
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