Why go
- City in northern Turkey.
- Served by Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF).
History
Samsun is a city on the north coast of Turkey and a major Black Sea port. The urban area recorded a population of 738,692 in 2022. The city is the capital of Samsun Province which has a population of 1,382,376. The city is home to Ondokuz Mayıs University, several hospitals, three large shopping malls, Samsunspor football club, an opera house and a large and modern manufacturing district. The city is best known as the place where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk began the Turkish War of Independence in 1919.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Pegasus Airlines PC (737-800) · 1 route: Istanbul
- Turkish Airlines TK (A320) · 1 route: Istanbul
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MZH has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Istanbul, Istanbul).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Samsun, Turkey. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.