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Izmir to Samsun Jetlag Recovery Guide

Flying neutral from Izmir to Samsun involves a timezone shift, rated "2" in difficulty. Below you will find departure timing tips, a day-by-day recovery plan, and seasonal advice.

IzmirSamsun

ADB to SZF

Westbound
0-0 day recovery
867 km

Best Departure Times

12am
3am
6am
9am
12pm
3pm
6pm
9pm

Higher bars indicate departure times that minimize jetlag impact. Green = optimal, red = worst.

Flight Options

10

ADBSZF

1h 35m867 km1 airline

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Izmir to Samsun route

Jetlag from Izmir (ADB) to Samsun (SZF) is rated "2". The route involves a 0-hour timezone shift traveling neutral.

For neutral travel, daytime flights arriving in the evening tend to minimize jetlag impact.

Eastbound travel is generally harder for jetlag recovery because it requires advancing your circadian clock, which the body naturally resists. Westbound travel involves delaying your clock, which is more natural. As a rule of thumb, eastbound recovery takes about 1.5 days per hour of shift vs 1 day for westbound.

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Airlines on this route: Sunexpress (XQ)

Flight Options & Recovery Plans

Scheduled flights from Izmir to Samsun with estimated jetlag recovery timelines. Departure time significantly affects recovery — earlier or later flights can mean days of difference.

XQ XQ 9158SunExpress
6:00am
ADB
7:35am
SZF
1h 35m
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)·Fri, Sun, 12, 14, 19, 21
Recovery timeline0.0 days
0 pre-flight sessions0 in-flight tips0 recovery days
XQ XQ 9358SunExpress
8:40pm
ADB
10:20pm
SZF
1h 35m
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)·20, 27
Recovery timeline0.0 days
XQ XQ 9158SunExpress
6:00am
ADB
7:40am
SZF
1h 35m
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Recovery timeline0.0 days
XQ XQ 9158SunExpress
6:00am
ADB
7:35am
SZF
1h 35m
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)·30
Recovery timeline0.0 days
XQ XQ 9158SunExpress
6:00am
ADB
7:40am
SZF
1h 35m
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)·21, 23, 28
Recovery timeline0.0 days

Frequently Asked Questions: Izmir to Samsun Jetlag

How bad is jetlag from Izmir to Samsun?+

Jetlag from Izmir (ADB) to Samsun (SZF) is rated "2" with a 0-hour timezone shift traveling neutral.

What is the best time to fly from Izmir to Samsun for jetlag?+

For neutral travel from Izmir to Samsun, daytime flights arriving in the evening tend to minimize jetlag impact.

Is eastbound or westbound worse for jetlag?+

Eastbound travel is generally harder for jetlag recovery because it requires advancing your circadian clock, which the body resists. Westbound travel involves delaying your clock, which is more natural. For every hour of timezone shift, eastbound recovery takes about 1.5 days vs 1 day for westbound.