Diyarbakır to Rize flights
Rize lies 346 km (215 mi) north of Diyarbakır, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Diyarbakır | Rize | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 1.8 million | 119,828 |
| Elevation | 674 m (2,211 ft) | 63 m (207 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | DIY, 3 km out | RZV, 33 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Diyarbakır
Diyarbakır is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Diyarbakır Airport (DIY), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 11,644-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Batman Airport (BAL, 79 km), Mardin Airport (MQM, 85 km).
Arriving in Rize
Rize is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Rize–Artvin Airport (RZV), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Trabzon International Airport (TZX, 62 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rize–Artvin Airport (regional) | RZV | 33 km (21 mi) | 9,843 ft | 16 ft |
| Trabzon International Airport (regional) | TZX | 62 km (39 mi) | 8,661 ft | 104 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Rize from Diyarbakır?
346 km (215 mi) in a straight line, north of Diyarbakır.
How long does it take to get from Diyarbakır to Rize by air?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Diyarbakır and Rize?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Which airports are used for Diyarbakır to Rize flights?
Typically Diyarbakır Airport (DIY) to Rize–Artvin Airport (RZV); Rize also has TZX.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.