Ordu-Giresun Airport sits between two cities, so your cost depends on which direction you are heading. Both are affordable by any standard.
Havas Shuttle Bus
The Havas bus is the cheapest option. To Ordu city center: approximately 40-50 TL ($1.50-$2.00). To Giresun city center: approximately 50-60 TL ($2.00-$2.50). Buses are timed to departing and arriving flights. The ride to Ordu takes about 30 minutes, to Giresun about 35-40 minutes. You are dropped at a central point in each city, not at your specific address.
Taxi Fares
Taxis use meters at Ordu-Giresun Airport. To Ordu center: 300-500 TL ($10-$18). To Giresun center: 400-600 TL ($14-$22). The range depends on exactly where in the city you are going. Some drivers may quote a flat fare for the trip — this is common practice at smaller Turkish airports and is usually fair, but you can insist on the meter if you prefer. There is no significant late-night surcharge, though fewer taxis are available after the last flight.
Private Transfer
Pre-booked transfers offer fixed, all-inclusive pricing. To Ordu center: $25-$40. To Giresun center: $30-$50. To coastal towns east or west along the Black Sea: $40-$80 depending on distance. To Trabzon (150 km): $80-$120. The price covers meet-and-greet at arrivals, all tolls, and door-to-door service.
Cost for Different Destinations
The Black Sea coast has several towns travelers visit beyond Ordu and Giresun. Here are approximate private transfer costs:
- Ordu center: $25-$40
- Giresun center: $30-$50
- Unye (west): $50-$70
- Tirebolu (east): $40-$55
- Trabzon: $80-$120
- Persembe (Ordu coast): $30-$45
How Costs Compare
For a solo traveler going to Ordu, the Havas bus at 40-50 TL is the clear budget winner. A taxi at 300-500 TL is 8-10x more but takes you to your door. A private transfer at $25-$40 is similar to a taxi but with fixed pricing and no meter anxiety. For two people sharing, a private transfer becomes very reasonable per person. For a family of four, the private transfer or taxi is barely more expensive than four bus tickets plus a city taxi from the drop-off point.
Tipping
Tipping is not strictly expected for taxi drivers in Turkey, but rounding up the fare is customary. For private transfer drivers, a tip of 10-15% is appreciated but not required. Havas bus drivers are not typically tipped.