AEK is set to face Samsunspor on December 11. See how much a trip to Samsun costs, from airfare to food.
A city with a long history, originally founded as Amisos by settlers from Miletus in the mid-8th century BC, Samsun is a distinctive escape on the Black Sea. The seaside city in northern Turkey, in the Pontus region, will welcome AEK fans on 11 December, as the Greek team will face Samsunspor for Matchday 5 of the League Phase of the Conference League at the «Samsun 19 May Stadium».
Even a short visit to Samsun is enough to get a taste of life in the city. Stroll along the seafront road with wonderful views of the Black Sea and visit the city’s parks, such as Atatürk Park with the famous statue of Atatürk and the impressive fountains. Below, we have gathered the costs for flights, accommodation, transportation and food, if you have planned to visit.
Flights
From Athens to Samsun there are no direct flights. The most common layover to get there faster is Istanbul. Airfare for those dates starts from 305 euros.
Accommodation
The Samsun 19 May Stadium is located outside the center in the Tekkeköy area. Around the stadium there are limited accommodation options starting from 50-60 euros for a double room per night. Along the city’s seafront all the accommodations are concentrated, and you are also close to the sights. There, prices start from 30 euros for a double room, while an average is about 50 euros for a double room per night.
Transportation and food
From Samsun Çarşamba Airport to the city center, you can reach it by bus or taxi. Bus fares per ride range from 5 to 10 euros and by taxi are about 50-70 euros. Public transport costs approximately 0.60-0.70 euros per ticket.
Samsun is a city with rich flavors and different dining options. You can find street food priced at 4-6 euros per person for a meal. In a mid-range restaurant prices are around 10-20 euros per person.
