Rize-Artvin Airport is at Pazar (about 35 km from the city). Rize lies on the Trabzon–Hopa coastal road and is linked to Erzurum by the Ovit Tunnel.
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Getting to the Districts of Rize: Distances
| District | Distance from centre | Transport | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rize Central District | — | Rize-Artvin Airport is 40 km away. Trabzon is 75 km away and Artvin 160 km. The coastal road (E-010) passes through the district. | Directions |
| Ardeşen | — | It is 30 km from Rize. Rize-Artvin Airport is 70 km away. | Directions |
| Çamlıhemşin | — | Rize is 25 km away. It is 65 km from Rize-Artvin Airport. Ayder Plateau is 17 km from the district centre. | Directions |
| Çayeli | — | It is 15 km from Rize. Rize-Artvin Airport is 55 km away. | Directions |
| Derepazarı | 15 km | Derepazarı is 15 km from Rize city centre. It is reached by a road branching off the coastal road to the interior. Rize-Artvin Airport is about 50 km away. Minibus services run from Rize city centre. | Directions |
| Fındıklı | — | Fındıklı is 45 km from Rize. Rize–Artvin Airport is 85 km away. | Directions |
| Güneysu | — | It is 10 km from Rize. Rize-Artvin Airport is 50 km away. | Directions |
| Hemşin | — | It is 20 km from Rize. Rize-Artvin Airport is 60 km away. | Directions |
| İkizdere | — | It is 40 km from Rize. Rize-Artvin Airport is 80 km away. | Directions |
| İyidere | 20 km | İyidere is 20 km from Rize city centre. The coastal road (E-010 highway) passes through the district. Rize-Artvin Airport is about 55 km away. There are regular minibus services towards Rize and Trabzon. | Directions |
| Kalkandere | 30 km | Kalkandere is 30 km from Rize city centre. The district is reached by road via Rize. Rize-Artvin Airport is about 65 km away. There are regular minibus services from Rize city centre. | Directions |
| Pazar | 20 km | Pazar is 20 km from Rize city centre. It is 60 km from Rize–Artvin Airport. Being on the coastal road, it has frequent bus services from the direction of Trabzon and Artvin. | Directions |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to Rize?
You can reach Rize by air and road. Rize-Artvin Airport is at Pazar (about 35 km from the city). Rize lies on the Trabzon–Hopa coastal road and is linked to Erzurum by the Ovit Tunnel.
Which districts of Rize are closest to and farthest from the centre?
The closest district to the centre of Rize is Derepazarı (15 km) and the farthest is Kalkandere (30 km).
How do I get directions to Rize?
Use the "Get directions on Google Maps" button on this page for up-to-date directions to Rize from wherever you are; the table also has a directions link for each district.