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Only SunExpress operates flights between Stuttgart and Samsun.

Flights from Stuttgart to Samsun usually depart from Stuttgart Echterdingen (STR) and arrive at Samsun Carsamba (SZF).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SunExpress: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Stuttgart to Samsun.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average 273 € return, compared with 294 € via a stopover through Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 26 €–72 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SunExpress. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Stuttgart to Samsun most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 82% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt (ADB) – 2% of one-stop connections

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Stuttgart to Samsun route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 252 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 348 €, a difference of 97 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Stuttgart to Samsun route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 20 minutes.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Stuttgart to Samsun:

• Earliest: departs at 19:30 and lands at 22:52
• Latest: departs at 22:05 and lands at 1:27.

The flight takes about 3h 22m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 11% above the route average of 279 €. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Stuttgart to Samsun takes 3h 22m, covering 3.682 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Stuttgart to Samsun are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 107 €, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

SunExpress is the only airline operating Stuttgart to Samsun flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt (ADB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 58m, compared to 7h 15m via Istanbul (IST) and 7h 25m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Samsun is 1 hour ahead of Stuttgart (Turkey Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Samsun Carsamba Airport (SZF) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 16 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Garenta
• ESSENCE CAR RENTAL
• Sixt
• Budget

Return flights from Stuttgart to Samsun range from 209 € to 411 €, with an average of 279 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 209 € counts as a good deal.