Cheap flights from Rize (RZV)

Black Sea coast's new offshore airport for Rize and Artvin

Rize-Artvin Airport sits on a man-made island off the Black Sea coast and serves both Rize and Artvin provinces in northeastern Turkey. Built to replace nearby Erzurum and Trabzon as the closest gateway to the eastern Black Sea tea country and Kaçkar Mountains, it is operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and AnadoluJet on domestic routes.

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Airlines flying from Rize (RZV)

Major carriers: Turkish Airlines, AnadoluJet. Low-cost carriers: Pegasus Airlines.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly from Rize-Artvin Airport?
Turkish Airlines and AnadoluJet operate the bulk of scheduled domestic flights, mainly to Istanbul. Pegasus also serves the route. International scheduled service is rare; the airport mainly handles the Black Sea region's domestic and diaspora demand. Flightmussy compares the carriers in one free search.
How far is Rize-Artvin Airport from Rize and Artvin?
The airport sits on a man-made island about 30 km east of Rize and roughly 80 km from Artvin. Shuttle buses run to both cities. The Black Sea coast road is scenic but traffic-prone in summer; pre-booked transfers are common for visitors heading to highland yaylas in the Kaçkars.
Should I fly to Rize-Artvin or Trabzon?
Trabzon (TZX) has more flights and lower fares but adds a 90 km coastal drive to Rize. Rize-Artvin (RZV) is closer for Rize, Artvin and Kaçkar trips. Flightmussy lets you compare both in a single search and pick whichever combination is cheapest or fastest for your dates.
When is the cheapest month to fly to Rize?
Late autumn and winter fares are usually lowest, outside the summer tea-harvest and yayla tourism peak from June to September. February typically offers the cheapest base fares on the Istanbul route. The Flightmussy heatmap pinpoints the exact cheap week per origin.

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