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Uzungöl nearest airport: Trabzon (TZX)
Trabzon Airport (TZX) is the nearest airport to Uzungöl — about 105 km, two to two and a half hours by road.
The airport
Trabzon Airport (IATA: TZX) sits on the coast about 6 km east of the city centre, with domestic flights from Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir and seasonal international routes from the Gulf.
Airport to Uzungöl
Around 105 km. Follow the coast east to Of, then inland through Çaykara. Two to two and a half hours depending on traffic and weather.
Getting there from arrivals
A pre-booked private transfer is the only door-to-door option; there is no direct bus from the terminal to Uzungöl. Otherwise take a taxi or havaş bus into the centre and continue by minibus via Of.
Other airports
Rize–Artvin Airport (RZV) is about 120 km away and works well if your flight suits it. Ordu–Giresun (OGU) is far further west and not practical for Uzungöl.
Planning tip
If you land after 18:00, sleep in Trabzon and drive up in daylight — the valley road is dark and winding at night.
Frequently asked
- Which airport is closest to Uzungöl?
- Trabzon Airport (TZX), about 105 km and 2–2.5 hours by road.
- Is there a direct bus from Trabzon Airport to Uzungöl?
- No. Book a private transfer, or go into the city and take a minibus via Of and Çaykara.