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Only SunExpress operates flights between Stuttgart and Trabzon.

Flights from Stuttgart to Trabzon usually depart from Stuttgart Echterdingen (STR) and arrive at Trabzon (TZX).

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 Trabzon.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 291 € return via Ankara Esenboga (ESB), compared with 357 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 13 €–74 € 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 and Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

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

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 80% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Ankara Esenboga (ESB) – 1% of one-stop connections
• Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt (ADB) – 1% 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 26% on the Stuttgart to Trabzon route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 281 € return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 377 €, 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 Trabzon route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 47 minutes.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:35 and lands at 11:10
• Latest: departs at 20:35 and lands at 0:10.

The flight takes about 3h 35m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% below the route average of 334 €. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Stuttgart to Trabzon takes 3h 35m, covering 4.082 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 230 € to 1.622 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Stuttgart to Trabzon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 103 €, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Night 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 Ankara Esenboga (ESB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 32m, compared to 7h 38m via Istanbul (IST) and 7h 40m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

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

Trabzon Airport (TZX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 1 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Avec Car Rental
• Windycar
• Sixt
• Wheego

Return flights from Stuttgart to Trabzon range from 244 € to 435 €, with an average of 334 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 244 € counts as a good deal.