Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV): what you need to know
A direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport takes on average 1 hour 55 minutes. Rize's timezone is UTC+3 — the same as Istanbul.
Flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport start from 01:20 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The latest departure is the 23:45 service with Turkish Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 94 weekly services from IST to RZV.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Rize (and discovering more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is straightforward with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier runs direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport.
Finding a convenient stopover on flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport is simple with our handy search tool. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to view the available options. Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport is a sought-after stopover when journeying from IST to RZV.
You don't need your passport or a visa to fly within Türkiye (Turkey). You will need a valid form of identification though, such as an ID card or driver's license. Make sure they're on your packing list once you've booked cheap ticket from IST to RZV.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV)
ج.م. 1,809 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport. A return flight starts at ج.م. 3,591. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book 8 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from IST to RZV.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The journey from central Istanbul to Istanbul Ataturk Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a convenient hotel near IST? If you're on an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RZV instead:
Getting from Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV) to central Rize
From Rize-Artvin Airport, Rize is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV)
August is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Rize in February.
The warmest month in Rize is August, with the temperature ranging between 14 ºC and 26 ºC. Book your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap flight tickets from IST to RZV in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1 ºC and 11 ºC on average.
More about Rize
Start your Rize trip right by finding an amazing stay. After booking your flight from IST to RZV, explore our range of hotel options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Rize Museum, Doğu Park and Firtina Deresi are popular attractions which should be on every Rize itinerary.
Complete your Rize trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Rize-Artvin Airport — next up is finding a great 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 Rize.