Transportation to Trabzon is very easy both from Turkey and abroad. The city is directly accessible by air via Trabzon Airport. The airport is located very close to the city center and has a domestic terminal with regular flights from many Turkish cities. There are also direct international flights from Europe and the Middle East at certain times of the year. Transportation from the airport to the city center and other areas is provided by bus, taxi and car rental options.
In terms of road transportation, Trabzon is located on the D010 highway (formerly E70), which provides easy connections to other cities along the Black Sea and other parts of Turkey. Intercity buses run regular services to Trabzon from various cities in Turkey and the intercity bus terminal is very close to the city center.
Urban transportation in Trabzon is provided by buses and minibuses. An extensive bus network serves the public with regular services between the city center and the surrounding districts. Dolmus buses operate on more flexible routes and provide transportation especially on narrow streets or in areas not served by buses. The main minibus and bus stops in the city center offer easy access to citizens and tourists.
Karadeniz Technical University (KTU) in Trabzon is located in Kanuni Campus, a little far from the city center. Transportation to the university is provided by bus and minibus lines that run regularly from the city center. These transportation options offer students and university staff easy access to the campus at various times of the day. Especially during university semesters, these transportation lines run more frequently to meet the high demand. In addition, there are also on-campus ring shuttles within the university and these shuttles provide free transportation to students within the campus.
In general, transportation facilities in Trabzon are organized in a modern and efficient manner. This increases the accessibility of the city in terms of both economic and social activities and makes Trabzon attractive for both residents and visitors.