Route
Rize–Artvin Airport to Ayder Transfer
Rize–Artvin Airport (RZV) → Ayder Plateau
The shortest airport route to Ayder. The road runs east along the coast to Ardeşen before turning inland through the Fırtına Valley.
Distance
95 km
Drive time
About 1 hour 45 minutes
Pickup
Rize–Artvin Airport (RZV)
Travel tips
- • Ideal for domestic connections via Istanbul or Ankara
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Frequently asked questions
Is this airport closer than Trabzon?
Yes, roughly half the driving time to Ayder.
Related tours
Trabzon Airport to Ayder Transfer
The most requested route. A private vehicle meets your flight at Trabzon Airport and drives along the Black Sea coast to Ardeşen, then up through Çamlıhemşin to Ayder. Child seats and larger vans for families are available on request.
Rize City to Ayder Transfer
A short hop from Rize city centre up to the highlands, often combined with a tea garden stop on the way.
Trabzon City to Ayder Transfer
For travellers spending their first nights in Trabzon before moving to the highlands. Uzungöl and Sümela can be added as stops on longer private hires.