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Samsun-Çarşamba Airport

Samsun, TR

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Samsun-Çarşamba Airport

Samsun, Turkey · Europe

Black Sea Samsun gateway and **Pegasus** operating base with **Turkish Airlines / AJet / SunExpress** domestic plus seasonal Germany/Baghdad international — **no Priority Pass lounge** verified on research day; H2 bus / taxi cover ~23 km into Samsun.

Airportist Score

5.9/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use6.8
Comfort & amenities5.8
Food & retail5.4
Ground access6.4
Reliability6.8
Lounges2.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Samsun-Çarşamba Airport

Samsun, Turkey · Europe

Black Sea Samsun gateway and **Pegasus** operating base with **Turkish Airlines / AJet / SunExpress** domestic plus seasonal Germany/Baghdad international — **no Priority Pass lounge** verified on research day; H2 bus / taxi cover ~23 km into Samsun.

Airportist Score

5.9/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use6.8
Comfort & amenities5.8
Food & retail5.4
Ground access6.4
Reliability6.8
Lounges2.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Best way to city
~25–40 min framing
H2 municipal bus
Terminals
Single passenger terminal (apron boarding / ladder trucks)

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A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Banks

Dense domestic + seasonal Germany

PC/TK/AJet/SunExpress cover core Turkish cities; Germany and Baghdad are thinner/seasonal.

Confirm live international season dates.

Board

Apron / ladder-truck boarding

Passengers board from the apron via ladder trucks — budget weather exposure.

Single terminal plant; restaurant/bar landside framing on wiki.

F&B

Modest terminal F&B

Restaurant/bar noted; do not expect IST retail depth.

No invented bottle prices — omitted.

Ground

H2 bus or taxi ~25–40 min

Samsun Metropolitan H2 bus plus taxis/dolmuş cover ~23 km into the city.

Confirm live H2 timetable day-of.

Live conditions

Right now at SZF

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

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Who this airport works for

Best for

Pegasus / AJet / TK domestic IST–SAW–Ankara–Antalya–Izmir banks
Seasonal Germany / Baghdad international travelers
Black Sea coast access without IST backtrack

Watch out for

No Priority Pass lounge listed on research day
Apron boarding via ladder trucks — weather exposure
International frequencies are thinner / seasonal
No published MCT

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

6.8

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

5.8

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

5.4

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.4

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.8

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

2.0

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Single passenger terminal (apron boarding / ladder trucks)

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for SZF.

Updated Sep 25, 2026

IATA SZF / ICAO LTFH — Samsun-Çarşamba Airport
GPS 41.26556, 36.54861 · ~23 km from Samsun
No Priority Pass lounge verified on research day
Airlines: Pegasus · Turkish Airlines · AJet · SunExpress · seasonal Germany/Baghdad — confirm live
Ground: H2 municipal bus + taxis / dolmuş ~25–40 min framing
No official MCT or security wait minutes — omitted

3 official sources

https://www.dhmi.gov.tr/Sayfalar/Havalimani/Carsamba/AnaSayfa.aspx
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsun-%C3%87ar%C5%9Famba_Airport
https://2lnr.com/routes/szf

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Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: H2 municipal bus
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Lounges
No Priority Pass lounge listed on research day.
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Traveler Tips
Lean on domestic PC/TK/AJet/XQ; confirm international seasons live.
6 tips & hacks
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Amenities
3 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Pegasus base + TK/AJet/XQ banksH2 bus + taxi groundCompact single terminal
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Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle tariff → empty water_options.
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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☁️20°C / 68°F

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 27, 02:27 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.