Frequently Asked Questions about Rize City, Turkey

Yes, foreigners can own real estate in Rize according to the general Turkish law on foreign ownership, just like in other Turkish cities, taking into account some military zones that are excluded from foreign ownership as is the case throughout Turkey.

Yes, its calm atmosphere, green nature, and variety of accommodation options and activities suitable for all ages make it a comfortable and safe destination for family trips.

Rize is about 1 hour and 40 minutes away from Istanbul by plane, which is the most suitable travel time compared to the long overland journey.

No, Rize and Trabzon are two completely different cities, located on the Black Sea coast near each other, and are often visited together as part of a single tourist program due to their close proximity.

Yes, the city is served by Rize-Artvin International Airport, which was opened in May 2022 and is considered one of the newest airports in Turkey, making it now possible to reach the city directly without passing through Trabzon.

Rize is famous as the "City of Tea," being the primary source for tea cultivation and export in Turkey, in addition to its green mountainous nature and farms stretching along the slopes overlooking the Black Sea.

The distance between the sources ranges from approximately 70 to 90 kilometers (the difference is due to the varying measurement points within each city), and it can be covered by car in about an hour to an hour and a half.