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Ünye
Spend a day in Ünye as a coastal stopover; add 1 night if you want beach or local hotel comfort.
Ünye is a small Black Sea port with a handful of mosques, a historic market under reconstruction and a modest beach strip. It lacks major attractions, so a day is enough for a quick look, with an optional night for a relaxed beach stay.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TRY
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (rainy, cooler)
- Airports
- SZF · OGU
- Nights
- 1 (optional)
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
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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
Emergency numbers for Ünye112 ▾
- General112
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 Ünye, 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
- SafetyÜnye is generally safe; keep an eye on petty theft in crowded markets and follow usual Turkish travel cautions.
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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 General (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.
- AirportSZF Samsun Airport (daily flights from Istanbul; 90 km (56 mi) west).SZF Samsun Airport (daily flights from Istanbul; 56 mi (90 km) west).
- Getting aroundDolmuş minibuses run north to the beach strip and southeast to the bus station; walk or taxi for short hops.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealKebab plate₺30–60 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km)₺70–100 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedBasic hotel double, a night, per room₺1,500 (≈ US$40)
- Mid-range bedBasic hotel double, a night, per room₺2,500 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedBasic hotel double, a night, per room₺4,000 (≈ US$100)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₺150 (≈ US$4) · Mid ₺300 (≈ US$8) · High ₺600 (≈ US$15)
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
- SZF Samsun Airport (daily flights from Istanbul; 90 km (56 mi) west) · OGU Ordu‑Giresun Airport (daily flights from Istanbul; 62 km (39 mi) east)SZF Samsun Airport (daily flights from Istanbul; 56 mi (90 km) west) · OGU Ordu‑Giresun Airport (daily flights from Istanbul; 39 mi (62 km) east)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ünye: 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.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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
Dolmuş minibuses run north to the beach strip and southeast to the bus station; walk or taxi for short hops.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ordu
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Coastal D010 road, 62 km (39 mi) east, about 1 h by bus or carCoastal D010 road, 39 mi (62 km) east, about 1 h by bus or car
Larger port with museums and beaches.
Samsun
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Coastal D010 road, 90 km (56 mi) west, about 1 h 30 min by bus or carCoastal D010 road, 56 mi (90 km) west, about 1 h 30 min by bus or car
Largest city on the Black Sea coast.
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.
Otel Güney
central, basic; double B&B 1500 TL
Otel Çınar
next door to Güney, better ratings; price check
Yalihan Ari Hotel
beachfront, quiet; double 2500 TL
Mavi Marin Hotel
modern on beach strip; double 5000 TL
Ramada Resort
chain hotel on beach strip; double 4000 TL
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
- ₺150–300 (≈ US$4–8) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₺300–600 (≈ US$8–15) excl. bed
- High
- ₺600 (≈ US$15)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic hotel double1 × 1 night × ₺2,500 | ₺2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₺300 | ₺300 |
| Dolmuş ride to beach1 × ₺10 | ₺10 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × ₺120 | ₺120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₺293 |
| Trip total≈ ₺3,223 per person per day, bed included | ₺3,223≈ US$80 |
2026 estimate in Turkish lira; flights and intercity buses excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tea (çay) in café | ₺5–8 (≈ under US$1) |
| Kebab plate | ₺30–60 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi 5 km | ₺70–100 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Dolmuş ride | ₺5–10 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Harbour handles freight only – no passenger ferries.
- Grand Mosque and other historic mosques have limited opening hours; check locally.
- Ünye Castle has been closed for restoration for years (check status).
- Cifte and Eski Hamam are closed as of 2025.
Emergency numbers
- General
- 112
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Emergency
- General112
Embassy
US consulate in Istanbul; other embassies in Ankara.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Istanbul → Samsun (flight): ≈₺300–500, 1 h 30 min (check)
- Samsun → Ünye (bus): ≈₺80, 2 h (check)
Say or show
- Affedersiniz — Excuse me / Sorry (aff‑e‑der‑si‑nin‑iz)
- Teşekkür ederim — Thank you (te‑she‑kür‑e‑de‑ri‑m)
- Ne kadar? — How much is it? (ne ka‑dar)
- Otobüs durağı nerede? — Where is the bus stop? (o‑to‑büs du‑ra‑ɣı ne‑re‑de)
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 Ünye. 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 · avoid Nov–Mar (rainy, cooler) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 5 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Ünye
- secondaryWikivoyage: Ünye, revision 5332771 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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