Cheap flights from London to Rize

Booking several months ahead often yields better value on this route. February stands out as the quietest period, while summer school holidays and December tend to push prices higher. Weekday departures typically cost less than weekend travel when comparing options across multiple airlines.

Connections usually route through Istanbul or Dubai depending on your carrier choice. Pegasus and Ajet operate as low-cost carriers with basic fares that exclude checked baggage unless added separately. Turkish Airlines offers full-service connections via its Istanbul hub, while Gulf Air may route through Bahrain. Lufthansa and LOT Polish Airlines provide European transfer options from London airports.

Rize–Artvin airport sits roughly thirty minutes from the city centre by road. Local taxis and pre-booked transfers are the standard ways to reach hotels after landing. The terminal is compact, with arrival halls designed for straightforward ground transportation pickup rather than complex connections.

Currency

TRY (₺)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Turkish

Emergency number

112, 177

Driving side

right

Calling code

+36

Internet domain

.tr

Population of Rize

174 k (2018)

Time zone

UTC+03 (Europe/Istanbul)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Confirm your passport validity covers the entire stay before booking any ticket.
• Check whether your airline fare includes checked baggage when comparing low-cost options.
• Verify connection times if arriving on separate tickets through intermediate airports.
• Research visa requirements for Turkey well before your departure date from London.
• Avoid peak holiday periods when fares spike and availability shrinks across all carriers.