Translate
Samsun's gateway on Turkey's Black Sea coast.
Opened
2009
Location
Samsun, Turkey
Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (IATA: SZF, ICAO: LTFH) serves Samsun, the largest city on Turkey's Black Sea coast. Located in the Çarşamba district, approximately 25 kilometres east of Samsun city centre, the airport handles both domestic and limited international traffic.
The airport is operated by Devlet Hava Meydanları İşletmesi (DHMİ), Turkey's state airports authority. It was modernised and expanded to accommodate growing passenger demand in the Black Sea region, replacing an older facility closer to the city.
Domestic routes connect Samsun primarily to Istanbul and Ankara, with Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines among the carriers serving the airport. Seasonal international charter flights also operate during peak travel periods.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Passengers can reach Samsun city centre by taxi, private transfer, or bus services covering the approximately 25-kilometre journey.
Airlines here
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines are the primary carriers operating routes from Samsun-Çarşamba Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Located in the Çarşamba district, roughly 25 km east of central Samsun.
- ›Opened in 2009, replacing the older Samsun Gelemen Airport.
- ›Operated by DHMİ, Turkey's state airports authority.
- ›Serves as the primary air gateway for Turkey's Black Sea coastal region.
- ›The airport's ICAO code is LTFH and IATA code is SZF.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
