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Major city · Türkiye (Turkey)

Trabzon

Give Trabzon 2 nights as a Black Sea base: Sümela Monastery, the old walled city and Uzungöl, then push east to Rize or Ayder.

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Trabzon is the largest city on Turkey's eastern Black Sea coast and the practical base for the region: a Greek-founded port with a walled old town, a football obsession and the mountain monastery of Sümela an hour inland. The city itself needs one full day; the reason to come is the green, wet, tea-growing hinterland around it. No train and no ferry reach it, so you arrive by plane or bus.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
TRY
Best months
Jun–Sep (warm, wettest in Oct–Nov)
avoid Oct–Nov (heaviest rain), Jan–Feb (cold, snow on mountain roads)
Airport
TZX
Nights
2
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.
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Emergency numbers for Trabzon112 ▾
  • All emergencies (police, fire, ambulance)112

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Trabzon, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeTurkish coffee or tea₺40–90 (≈ US$1–3)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, 5 km (3.1 mi)₺250–350 (≈ US$7–9) (check)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₺300–600 (≈ US$8–15)
  • Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (City Museum)2026 estimate; lira prices have risen fast, confirm at the door.₺150–300 (≈ US$4–8) (check)
  • Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person₺500 (≈ US$13)
  • Mid-range bedDouble room, mid-range hotel, a night, per room₺2,200 (≈ US$55)
  • High-end bedDouble room, mid-range hotel, a night, per room₺4,500 (≈ US$110)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₺1,200 (≈ US$30) · Mid ₺2,200 (≈ US$55) · High ₺4,500 (≈ US$110)

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.

Sümela MonasteryHagia Sophia of TrabzonBoztepe viewpointTrabzonspor footballBlack Sea tea and hamsi
Airports
TZX Trabzon Airport (3 km (1.9 mi) east of the centre; frequent daily domestic flights from Istanbul, plus Ankara, Izmir and Adana; Havaş shuttle or dolmuş to town)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    11°C (52°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    11°C (52°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    20°C (68°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    21°C (70°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    17°C (63°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Oct–Nov. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F) low), wettest Oct (13 rain days), driest Jul (8). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Trabzon: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

11°C (52°F)

5°C (41°F)

12 rd

Feb

11°C (52°F)

5°C (41°F)

11 rd

Mar

13°C (55°F)

6°C (43°F)

12 rd

Apr

16°C (61°F)

9°C (48°F)

12 rd

May

20°C (68°F)

13°C (55°F)

11 rd

Jun

25°C (77°F)

18°C (64°F)

10 rd

Jul

28°C (82°F)

21°C (70°F)

8 rd

Aug

28°C (82°F)

21°C (70°F)

9 rd

Sep

25°C (77°F)

18°C (64°F)

11 rd

Oct

21°C (70°F)

14°C (57°F)

13 rd

Nov

17°C (63°F)

10°C (50°F)

12 rd

Dec

13°C (55°F)

7°C (45°F)

12 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

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

The centre is walkable: Meydan to the bazaar quarter to the walled city is under 1 km, but the old town sits on a ridge between two ravines, so expect stairs and slopes. Dolmuşes run constantly from Meydan and the Dolmuş gar on Çömlekçi Cd for out-of-town services. Taxis are metered; fares are low in lira but have risen with inflation, so check the meter and agree a price for Boztepe or the airport.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Sümela Monastery

skip

Door to door: About 1.5 h

Dolmuş or tour minibus from the Dolmuş gar toward Maçka, then the monastery shuttle

Cliffside Greek Orthodox monastery closed for rockfall restoration since 2015 with no confirmed reopening date — do not build a day around it without checking the official site first.

Uzungöl

go

Door to door: About 2 h

Dolmuş or tour minibus from the Dolmuş gar, up the Haldizen valley

Lake village ringed by forest and tea terraces; go on a weekday and start early to beat the coaches.

Akçaabat

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Dolmuş west along the D010 coast road

Seaside town known for its köfte; an easy half-day with a beach.

Ayder and the Kaçkar plateaus

overnight

Door to door: 3–4 h

Bus or dolmuş to Rize then on to Çamlıhemşin and Ayder

Too far for a day return; sleep up in the mountains.

Gümüşhane

caution

Door to door: About 2 h

Bus over the E97 mountain pass

Historic mining town; the pass can be fogged in or snowed over outside summer.

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.

Meydan and Kemerkaya

The main square, cafés, dolmuşes and taxis; walkable to the bazaar and old town. Best for a short stay.

Ortahisar (walled city)

Quiet lanes inside the old walls between the two ravines; atmospheric but hilly and thin on services.

Boztepe

Hillside above the city with the classic view; cheaper rooms, but you need a taxi or a steep walk down.

Airport / Değirmendere

Chain hotels near the terminal for one-night stopovers and early flights.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₺1,200–2,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
Mid
₺2,000–3,500 (≈ US$50–90) excl. bed
High
₺3,500 (≈ US$90)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Double room, mid-range hotel1 × 2 nights × ₺2,200₺4,400
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ₺2,200₺8,800
Havaş shuttle, airport to centre, one way2 × ₺100 · check₺200
Sümela Monastery day tour with transport2 × ₺900 · check₺1,800
eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₺400₺800
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₺1,600
Trip total≈ ₺4,400 per person per day, bed included₺17,600≈ US$450

2026 estimate in Turkish lira; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Turkish coffee or tea₺40–90 (≈ US$1–3)
Akçaabat köfte plate₺250–450 (≈ US$7–11)
Hamsi (anchovy) dish in season₺250–500 (≈ US$7–13)
Dolmuş ride in the city₺25–40 (≈ under US$1) (check)
Taxi, 5 km₺250–350 (≈ US$7–9) (check)
Museum entry (City Museum)2026 estimate; lira prices have risen fast, confirm at the door.₺150–300 (≈ US$4–8) (check)
eSIM or data SIM, about a week₺300–600 (≈ US$8–15)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Trabzon is a calm, safe city by day and night; the real risks are wet, winding mountain roads and slippery old-town steps — take the slopes slowly in the rain.
  • Sümela Monastery has been closed for rockfall restoration for years: check the official site before you set out.
  • Mountain roads to Uzungöl, Ayder and the plateaus are narrow and foggy; avoid driving them in winter and never rush the D915.
  • October and November bring the heaviest rain of the year; pack a real rain jacket, not an umbrella.
  • Avoid demonstrations around the Atatürk statue on Meydan.
  • The Archaeology Museum (Kostaki Mansion) has been closed for renovation since 2018.

Emergency numbers

All emergencies (police, fire, ambulance)
112

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Bu adrese, lütfenTo this address, please

Emergency

  • All emergencies112

Embassy

No embassies in Trabzon; most countries keep theirs in Ankara and consulates-general in Istanbul. The US has no consulate here.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Trabzon Airport → Meydan, Havaş shuttle: about ₺100 (≈ US$3), 15–20 min (check)
  • Trabzon → Uzungöl, dolmuş: about ₺150–200 (≈ US$4–5), 2 h (check)
  • Trabzon → Rize, bus: about ₺100–150 (≈ US$3–4), 1 h (check)

Say or show

  • Merhaba — Hello (mer-hah-BAH)
  • Teşekkürler — Thank you (teh-shek-kewr-LER)
  • Ne kadar? — How much is it? (neh kah-DAR)
  • Hesap, lütfen — The bill, please (heh-SAP lewt-FEN)
  • Dolmuş durağı nerede? — Where is the dolmuş stop? (dol-MOOSH doo-rah-uh NEH-reh-deh)
  • Kartla ödeyebilir miyim? — Can I pay by card? (KART-lah ur-deh-yeh-bee-LEER mee-yim)

112 works from any phone, including foreign SIMs.

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 Trabzon. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep (warm, wettest in Oct–Nov) · avoid Oct–Nov (heaviest rain), Jan–Feb (cold, snow on mountain roads) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for TZX: Havaş shuttle times, dolmuş fallback, taxi band, late-arrival rung.
  2. Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Meydan and Kemerkaya, the Çarşı bazaar, Ortahisar inside the walls, Boztepe.
  3. Place pages with verified access rules for Sümela, Hagia Sophia, the City Museum and Boztepe.
  4. Rain-day and closed-site fallbacks so the Trabzon page survives a wet October.

Meanwhile

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