Travelling from Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Rize-Artvin Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport take 2 hours 10 minutes. Istanbul and Rize share the same timezone (UTC+3), meaning you won't need to change your watch after you arrive.
Flights from Rize-Artvin Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport start at 01:20 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The latest departure is the 23:45 option with Turkish Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 47 services every week between RZV and IST.
Flying during a popular month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Visiting Istanbul (and discovering more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is simple with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Rize-Artvin Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
If you want to explore a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from Rize-Artvin Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport is a sought-after stop between RZV and IST.
After booking your cheap ticket from RZV to IST, get your travel documents in order. A visa or passport isn't required as you're travelling within Türkiye (Turkey). As long as you have some other form of identification, such as an ID card or driver's license, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rize-Artvin Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is ر.ق. 148. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 316. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from RZV to IST, book your journey 3 months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Rize-Artvin Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Play around with filters to find the best trip for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Rize-Artvin Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV)
Rize-Artvin Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Rize. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
After a handy hotel close to RZV? If you're catching an early flight from Rize-Artvin Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Consider staying in a hotel near IST if you're catching a late flight from Rize-Artvin Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport to the centre of Istanbul takes about 50 minutes in a car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Rize-Artvin Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Istanbul. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20 ºC and 30 ºC. Lock in your flights from Rize-Artvin Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 2 ºC and 11 ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from RZV to IST sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
After booking your flights from RZV to IST, you'll want to find a hotel in Istanbul. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
Topkapi Palace and The Basilica Cistern are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Istanbul to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Galata Tower.
There's more than one way to travel to Istanbul. Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is another great choice. Be sure to check out the prices and departure times from this domestic airport.
Complete your Istanbul trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Istanbul Ataturk Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Istanbul.
