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How to Get from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to Çamlıhemşin

Trabzon Airport (TZX) is about 139 km west of Çamlıhemşin on the Black Sea coast, with the final leg climbing into the Fırtına Valley. The journey takes around 2 hours by road, while public transport via Rize can take 3.5 hours or more with seasonal connections.

✓ Verified Oct 27, 2026 • 138.9 km road distance

Private Transfer

Best Door-to-Door
120 mins •Pre-booked, Any Time
€140 - €170 (Per Vehicle)
Luggage: Ample for Suitcases
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Book online before arrival and select Çamlıhemşin as the destination.
  2. After landing, follow signs to the arrivals hall; your driver will meet you with a name board.
  3. Confirm your booking and load your luggage into the private vehicle.
  4. Relax on the direct 2-hour road journey via the coastal road and Fırtına Valley.
  5. You will be dropped at your hotel or address in Çamlıhemşin.
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Official Airport Taxi

Metered
120 mins •24/7 from Official Rank
€155 - €175 (Per Vehicle)
Luggage: Boot Space for 2-3 Bags
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Exit the arrivals hall and use the official taxi rank just outside the terminal.
  2. Ask the driver to start the meter and confirm credit card payment before departing.
  3. Expect a metered estimate around €155-€175 for the 139 km to Çamlıhemşin.
  4. Take the coastal road east to Rize/Pazar, then inland up the Fırtına Valley.
  5. Ask to be dropped at your exact address in Çamlıhemşin.

Havaş Coach to Rize + Local Minibus

Budget
210 mins •Departs After Flights; Onward Minibuses Seasonal
€6.50 + Onward Minibus (Per Person)
Luggage: Limited on Minibus
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Exit arrivals and find the Havaş coach in front of the terminal; look for the Rize coach.
  2. Buy your ticket on board (350 TRY/€6.50) and ride via Of and the coastal towns to Rize.
  3. At Rize or Pazar, ask for the local dolmuş/minibus heading to Çamlıhemşin or Ayder.
  4. Ride up the valley to Çamlıhemşin; services are seasonal and sparse outside summer.
  5. Get off in the centre of Çamlıhemşin and walk or take a local taxi to your final address.

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⚠️ Important Local Taxi & Arrival Tips

  • Only use the official taxi rank outside arrivals; ignore touts inside the terminal offering rides to Çamlıhemşin.
  • Trabzon taxis are metered; if a driver proposes a fixed price much higher than the €155-€175 metered estimate for 139 km, refuse and use the meter or book a private transfer.
  • Confirm credit card payment before the taxi starts, as some drivers later claim the card machine is broken.
  • There is no direct airport bus to Çamlıhemşin. Anyone selling a direct ticket from TZX to Çamlıhemşin is not an official Havaş service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a direct bus from Trabzon Airport to Çamlıhemşin?

No. The nearest useful airport coach is Havaş to Rize (€6.50). From Rize or Pazar you must take a seasonal local minibus up the valley to Çamlıhemşin.

What is the cheapest way from TZX to Çamlıhemşin?

The cheapest route is the Havaş coach to Rize, then a local minibus to Çamlıhemşin. The Havaş leg costs €6.50; the minibus is paid locally and services are sparse outside summer.

How long does it take to get from Trabzon Airport to Çamlıhemşin?

By private transfer or taxi, the drive is about 2 hours (139 km). By Havaş and local minibus, allow at least 3.5 hours including the transfer.

Can I take a taxi late at night from Trabzon Airport?

Taxis operate 24/7 from the official rank. However the mountain route to Çamlıhemşin is long and local minibuses may not run late, so a pre-booked private transfer is more reliable.

Which option is best for a family with luggage?

A private transfer is best for families: fixed price, door-to-door, and ample luggage space. Havaş plus minibus has limited luggage room and may require a change in Rize/Pazar.

Do taxis and Havaş coaches accept credit cards?

Many taxis accept cards but confirm with the driver before departure. Havaş tickets are bought on board; check with the driver about card or cash.

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