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Akçaabat
Spend one day in Akçaabat: morning at Ortamahalle Museum, lunch for köfte, afternoon at Belediye Camii and Galinos mansions, then head back to Trabzon. For a better beach, go to Akçakale.
Akçaabat is a small Black Sea town west of Trabzon, reachable by bus or dolmuş. Its main draws are the local köfte, a historic mosque, a small museum in a former church, and nearby beaches. One full day covers the highlights; longer stays are only for beach‑side relaxation. From Trabzon Airport, take a bus to the city centre, then continue to Akçaabat.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TRY
- Best months
- May–Oct (check)
- avoid Nov–Mar (rainy, cooler; check)
- Airport
- Trabzon (TZX)
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 5
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Check whether your passport is visa-exempt; if it is not, apply only at evisa.gov.tr — lookalike sites charge extra and some sell nothing.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗At mosques cover shoulders and knees, take shoes off at the door, and women carry a headscarf; stay out during prayer times.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Taxis must run the taximeter; refuse flat quotes, or book through BiTaksi or Uber so the ride is logged.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Carry lira in small notes for tea, markets, tips and toilets; prices move with inflation, so treat every printed price as dated.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Do not take stones, coins or tiles from ancient sites, and export no antiques without a museum certificate; travellers have been detained at airport customs.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Akçaabat112 ▾
- Police/ambulance/fire112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Akçaabat, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Turkish lira (₺, TRY).Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTurkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom sell tourist SIMs at airports (passport needed); they are dearer than in town shops — check.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated and chlorinated but tastes of it; locals buy bottled or 19-litre dispenser water.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- TippingcheckSit-down restaurant: 5–10% in cash, even if the card machine does not offer a tip; check for a 'servis' charge first.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; keep an eye on personal belongings on crowded buses and avoid isolated beach sections after dark.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; squat toilets (alaturka) in older mosques and bus stops.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police/ambulance/fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckMany museums close Monday (Topkapı closes Tuesday) — check; mosques close to visitors during the five daily prayers and Friday midday…Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTZX Trabzon Airport (10 km (6.2 mi) east; take a bus to Trabzon city centre, then a dolmuş or bus to Akçaabat).TZX Trabzon Airport (6.2 mi (10 km) east; take a bus to Trabzon city centre, then a dolmuş or bus to Akçaabat).
- Getting aroundDolmuşes run the main street.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in café₺10–15 (≈ under US$1) (2026 estimate, check)
- BeerBeer (bottle) in bar₺15–25 (≈ under US$1) (2026 estimate, check)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket Trabzon‑Akçaabat₺25–35 (≈ under US$1) (2026 estimate, check)
- Budget bedHotel double room, a night, per room₺2,500 (≈ US$65)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room₺3,500 (≈ US$90)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room₺5,000 (≈ US$130)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₺30 (≈ under US$1) · Mid ₺60 (≈ US$2) · High ₺100 (≈ US$3)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TZX Trabzon Airport (10 km (6.2 mi) east; take a bus to Trabzon city centre, then a dolmuş or bus to Akçaabat)TZX Trabzon Airport (6.2 mi (10 km) east; take a bus to Trabzon city centre, then a dolmuş or bus to Akçaabat)
Map of Akçaabat
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
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Mar
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Apr
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Nov
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Dec
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Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Weather and climate
Akçaabat: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Dolmuşes run the main street. Walking distances: museum to mosque about 10 min; mosque to bus station about 5 min. Taxi fares: check with driver before starting.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Trabzon city centre
goDoor to door: About 30 min (check)
Bus from Akçaabat bus station
Historic sites, museums, and waterfront
Sera Lake resort area
goDoor to door: About 20 min (check)
Dolmuş eastward
Scenic hills, picnics
Akçakale Fortress and beach
goDoor to door: About 15 min (check)
Dolmuş or taxi west along D010
Better beach than town; fortress is a short stop
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
New Akçaabat Hotel
B&B double 2000 TL, central, good for one night
Hanzade Park Hotel
B&B double 3500 TL, functional value
Konak Park Hotel
B&B double 2500 TL, central
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₺30–45 (≈ US$1–2) excl. bed (2026 estimate, check)
- Mid
- ₺45–80 (≈ US$2) excl. bed (2026 estimate, check)
- High
- ₺80 (≈ US$2)+ excl. bed (2026 estimate, check)
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × ₺3,500 | ₺3,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₺60 | ₺60 |
| Bus round‑trip Trabzon ↔ Akçaabat1 × ₺30 · check | ₺30 |
| Dolmuş ride within town1 × ₺15 · check | ₺15 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × ₺120 · check | ₺120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₺373 |
| Trip total≈ ₺4,098 per person per day, bed included | ₺4,098≈ US$100 |
Typical B&B rates in Akçaabat (2026 estimate, check)
2026 estimate in Turkish lira; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Akçaabat köfte plate | ₺30–45 (≈ US$1–2) (2026 estimate, check) |
| Coffee in café | ₺10–15 (≈ under US$1) (2026 estimate, check) |
| Beer (bottle) in bar | ₺15–25 (≈ under US$1) (2026 estimate, check) |
| Dolmuş ride (short) | ₺5–10 (≈ under US$1) (2026 estimate, check) |
| Bus ticket Trabzon‑Akçaabat | ₺25–35 (≈ under US$1) (2026 estimate, check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Town beaches are often littered; Akçakale beach (by the fortress) is better.
- Some historic sites have limited opening hours; check before visiting.
- D010 highway runs along the coast; be careful crossing.
Emergency numbers
- Police/ambulance/fire
- 112
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Akçaabat. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct (check) · avoid Nov–Mar (rainy, cooler; check) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a short bike‑rental option for beach promenade.
- Include a guided folklore‑dance evening.
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