Flights to Samsun
Visit Samsun: the birthplace of the Turkish War of Independence
The Black Sea Region is among Turkey's most popular travel routes with the beauty of its nature and variety of flavors. Samsun, one of the region's most crowded and historically important provinces, is one of the unchanging addresses of this route. Let's explore this special city dating back thousands of years, home to many different civilizations.
Feature / Location
Historical importance for the Turkish Republic / On the Black Sea RegionCurrency
Turkish LiraWeather
Humid Subtropical Climate. Warm and wet summers with cold and snowy winters.Time Zone
GMT+2Airports
Samsun Carsamba AirportActivities
Visit the historical landmarks; eat local food; enjoy the natureThe history of Samsun dates back to the Ionians in ancient times. The city's first name was Amisos, which was used until the Selçuk dynasty conquered the city. Samsun, which attracts thousands of tourists annually and is also known as the city of Atatürk, has 17 districts. Geographically Samsun is adjacent to Çorum, Tokat, Sinop, Ordu, and Amasya.
Samsun population
Samsun is the largest city in the Central Black Sea Region, with a population of approximately 1.3 million. Although Samsun is the biggest and most populated city in the Black Sea, the prices are much lower compared to other big cities in Turkey. Museums are free, or you can buy a ticket for quite nominal prices. Eating and drinking are very cheap compared to Istanbul; and even most cities of the Black Sea region.
Samsun weather
In Samsun, the summers are short, warm, humid, dry, and clear. On the other hand, the winters are long, cold, and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 5°C to 27°C and is rarely below 0°C or above 30°C.
- Mar 29, Wed 6 Light Rain
- Mar 30, Thu 6 Light Rain
- Mar 31, Fri 9 Overcast Clouds
- Apr 1, Sat 15 Overcast Clouds
- Apr 2, Sun 9 Broken Clouds
| Destination airport: Samsun (SZF) | |
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| Düsseldorf - Samsun flight duration | 3:30 hours |
| Hannover - Samsun flight duration | 3:30 hours |
Samsun history
The history of the biggest city of the Black Sea actually goes back to the Old Stone Age before Christ. Excavations in the region reveal findings from that period. As in most of the Black Sea, Pontus Greeks also ruled here for a while. When the Samsun history is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is it being the city where the War of Independence started. Atatürk came to Samsun on May 19, 1919, with his 18 friends on the Bandırma Ship. Hence, the first step of the War of Independence is taken. This is why the name of the municipality, where the city has many historical buildings, is İlkadım - meaning "first step" in Turkish.
Samsun cuisine
One of the most important tastes of the Samsun cuisine is "pide" (a sort of pita bread exclusive to Turkey and especially the Black Sea coast), which of course, can be said for almost all cities, of the Black Sea region. However, the famous Turan Usta from Bafra is one of Samsun's most highly-spoken pide restaurants. It is advised to place your order from Turan Usta in advance, given the fact that it is one of the most touristic Samsun food locations and is usually subject to long lines of visitors waiting to taste his pide. Çakallı is another taste stop that is recommended to tourists. Those who come to Samsun are strictly advised not to return without eating Çakallı's famous "menemen" - a popular traditional Turkish dish prepared with eggs, tomatoes, green peppers, and various spices. Let's not forget that Çakallı is approximately 30 km from the city center, so renting a car or finding out the most suitable form of transportation to Çakallı is necessary before beginning your egg quest. Last but not least, Samsun is also famous for döner kebabs as well as its pide. The most famous place in Samsun in this regard is Çalıkuşu Döner, which has evolved into a chain of restaurants with its savorous döner sauce.
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