[Home](https://vanvia.com.tr/en.md) › [Guide](https://vanvia.com.tr/en/guides.md) › Airport # Which airport for Ayder and Uzungöl: Trabzon or Rize-Artvin? Before heading to Ayder, Çamlıhemşin or Uzungöl, is Trabzon Airport (TZX) or Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV) the better fit? A guide to help you decide based on your destination, flight schedule and the season. ![A green road sign pointing straight ahead for Trabzon and Rize and right for Uzungöl, Çaykara and Bayburt, with misted forested mountains behind and a wet road and river alongside; no airport preference is implied](https://vanvia.com.tr/images/vanvia-vito/vanvia-ayder-uzungol-havalimani-secimi-rehberi-yon-tabelasi-850.webp) ## Two airports, one region: why the choice matters You can reach this part of the eastern Black Sea coast through two airports: Trabzon Airport (TZX) and Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV). Both are genuine gateways to the region; which one suits you better depends on your destination, your flight schedule and the season. There is no single right answer here, because Ayder/Çamlıhemşin and Uzungöl are not equally close to either airport. So rather than steering you toward one airport, this page walks through the concrete comparison so you can decide for your own situation; booking itself happens on our separate pages. ![A Vanvia VIP transfer vehicle travels along an open coastal road in late-day light, the sea on its left and a forested slope on its right](https://vanvia.com.tr/images/vanvia-vito/vanvia-ayder-uzungol-havalimani-secimi-rehberi-acik-yol-golden-hour-850.webp) ## The RZV context for Ayder and Çamlıhemşin If you are heading to Ayder or Çamlıhemşin, Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV) offers a geographically closer and more natural gateway context. RZV serves Rize province, and both destinations sit within it. That said, Trabzon Airport (TZX) is also a genuine, secondary option for Ayder and Çamlıhemşin. We give no fixed duration or distance figure here; it depends on current road and traffic conditions. ![A blue road sign pointing toward Trabzon and Rize with a brown tourist-destination sign for Çayeli and Ayder below it, and a route and distance-marker post standing on the opposite verge](https://vanvia.com.tr/images/vanvia-vito/vanvia-ayder-uzungol-havalimani-secimi-rehberi-yol-tabelasi-km-850.webp) ## The TZX context for Uzungöl If you are heading to Uzungöl, Trabzon Airport (TZX) remains the primary and generally more practical airport context. Uzungöl's own transfer page treats TZX as the primary context too. Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV) can also be a secondary option for Uzungöl, particularly if your programme routes through another stop toward Rize. Again, we give no fixed duration or distance figure here. ## Choosing by flight schedule, season and road conditions Beyond your destination, which airport fits your flight schedule also matters. For both airports, flight frequency and the route network vary by airline, travel date and season. For this reason, we recommend checking current flight options through your preferred airline or booking platform; we do not publish a flight list here that could go out of date. In addition, mountain and highland roads in the area can be affected by seasonal conditions — snow, fog or heavy rain in winter months. Vanvia does not guarantee an exact arrival time in either direction; we review the plan together against that day's real conditions. ![A traveller loading suitcases into the luggage compartment of a black Vanvia VIP transfer vehicle with its tailgate open, at the edge of a wet street with a misted forested slope and town buildings behind](https://vanvia.com.tr/images/vanvia-vito/vanvia-ayder-uzungol-havalimani-secimi-rehberi-planlama-bavul-850.webp) ## Transfer from either airport with Vanvia Whichever airport you choose, Vanvia plans your transfer to your accommodation address where lawful vehicle access is available, or to the nearest lawful public access point if the final approach is restricted. In fact, our RZV and TZX pages set out each airport's own pickup and transfer process in detail. For example, if you are unsure, you can share your destination and flight options with us; we can weigh up together which one might suit your programme better. Of course, the final decision is always yours. [Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV) Transfer](https://vanvia.com.tr/en/rize-artvin-havalimani-transfer.md) · [Trabzon Airport (TZX) Transfer](https://vanvia.com.tr/en/trabzon-havalimani-transfer.md) · [Ayder & Çamlıhemşin VIP Transfer](https://vanvia.com.tr/en/ayder-camlihemsin-vip-transfer.md) · [Uzungöl VIP Transfer](https://vanvia.com.tr/en/uzungol-vip-transfer.md) ![Passengers boarding a black Vanvia VIP transfer van through its open side door with their own luggage, on a public road by the shore with the sea, forested hills and a stone building behind](https://vanvia.com.tr/images/vanvia-vito/vanvia-ayder-uzungol-havalimani-secimi-rehberi-grup-transfer-notr-850.webp) ## Frequently asked questions - [Book Now](https://vanvia.com.tr/en/reservation.md) ## Related guides - [Airport Istanbul Airport (IST) VIP Transfer Guide: Everything You Need to Know](https://vanvia.com.tr/en/guides/istanbul-airport-transfer-guide.md) ![VIP transfer vehicle for Istanbul Airport transfer guide](https://vanvia.com.tr/images/guides/istanbul-havalimani-transfer-rehberi-1600.webp) - [Airport Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) Airport Transfer: VIP Routes for the Asian Side](https://vanvia.com.tr/en/guides/sabiha-gokcen-saw-transfer-guide.md) ![VIP vehicle for Sabiha Gokcen airport transfer guide](https://vanvia.com.tr/images/guides/sabiha-gokcen-saw-transfer-1600.webp) - [Event Wedding Transfer Guide: From the Bridal Car to Guest Shuttles](https://vanvia.com.tr/en/guides/wedding-transfer-guide.md) ![Chauffeured VIP vehicle for wedding transfer guide](https://vanvia.com.tr/images/guides/dugun-transfer-gelin-arabasi-1600.webp) ## Frequently asked questions **Which airport is better for Ayder and Çamlıhemşin?** Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV) offers a geographically closer and more natural gateway context. Trabzon Airport (TZX) is also a genuine secondary option. **Which airport is better for Uzungöl?** Trabzon Airport (TZX) remains the primary and generally more practical context. Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV) can also be a secondary option. **Which airport has better flight frequency?** It depends on the airline and your travel dates, so a fixed answer would be misleading. Your chosen airline's own site or a flight-search engine gives the most accurate picture. **What are road conditions like in winter?** Mountain and highland roads in the area can be affected by seasonal conditions. We do not guarantee an exact arrival time; we review the plan together against that day's real conditions. **Does Vanvia provide transfer from both airports?** Yes. Our RZV and TZX pages set out each airport's own transfer process in detail. **What should I do if I am unsure?** You can share your destination and flight options with us; we weigh it up together. The final decision is always yours.