Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Samsun travel guide

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You're Going to Love Samsun

With a population of 394,050, Samsun is the largest city in Samsun Province, Turkey by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Samsun deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Samsun

Samsun in March
Estimated hotel price
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel
Samsun in March
Estimated hotel price
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Samsun in July, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Samsun, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Samsun

Plane

When flying to Samsun, you’ll arrive at Samsun Carsamba (SZF), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Samsun from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 8h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Samsun is to pick up a car hire from Kayseri, which is about 182 miles from Samsun. You’ll find branches of Windycar and Sixt, among others, in Kayseri.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Samsun, including Metro Turizm, Kamil Koç and Bus. From Istanbul, the bus ride to Samsun takes 535 miles and will cost you around £33. From Izmir, the ticket costs about £53 for a journey of 900 miles. The most popular bus station is Samsun central bus station, located 2 miles from the city centre of Samsun. Samsun Taflan is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Samsun, you’ll arrive at Samsun Carsamba (SZF), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Samsun from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 8h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Samsun is to pick up a car hire from Kayseri, which is about 182 miles from Samsun. You’ll find branches of Windycar and Sixt, among others, in Kayseri.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Samsun, including Metro Turizm, Kamil Koç and Bus. From Istanbul, the bus ride to Samsun takes 535 miles and will cost you around £33. From Izmir, the ticket costs about £53 for a journey of 900 miles. The most popular bus station is Samsun central bus station, located 2 miles from the city centre of Samsun. Samsun Taflan is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Samsun

MZHMerzifon
OGUOrdu/Giresun
SZFSamsun Carsamba

Airlines serving Samsun

Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (620 reviews)
Ajet
Okay (8 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Good (17 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (164 reviews)
Iraqi Airways
Excellent (1 reviews)
flynas
Good (91 reviews)
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Where to stay in Samsun

Average rates range from around £49 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £76 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Samsun

Most booked hotels in Samsun

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Sheraton Grand Samsun Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Samsun
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Hampton by Hilton Samsun
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Hiring a car in Samsun

Expect to pay £0.94 per litre in Samsun (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £11.19 and £14.92. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Samsun, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £0.94 per litre in Samsun (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £11.19 and £14.92. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Samsun, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

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