Cappadocia Airport Transfers: Nevşehir & Kayseri Airports
How to reach Göreme, Uçhisar and Ürgüp from the airport
Cappadocia has two airports: Nevşehir Kapadokya (NAV), the closest to Göreme, and Kayseri Erkilet (ASR), a bigger airport with more flights. Most visitors fly in from Istanbul in about an hour and a half and then take a shuttle or transfer to their cave hotel. Here is what to expect from each airport.
Many cave hotels can book the airport shuttle for you. Shuttles are shared minibuses timed to flight arrivals and drop you at your hotel door, so book them together with your flight.
The two airports
- Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV): about 40 km from Göreme, roughly 40–45 minutes. Fewer flights, mainly from Istanbul.
- Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR): about 75 km from Göreme, roughly 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. More flights and more choice of times.
- Which to choose: pick by flight times and price; the transfer difference is only around half an hour.
Airport shuttle (most popular)
- Shared minibus from both airports to hotels in Göreme, Uçhisar, Ürgüp, Avanos and Ortahisar.
- Timed to flights: the shuttle waits for your flight, also if it is late.
- Book ahead: through your hotel or online with your flight number.
Private transfer, taxi and car rental
- Private transfer: door to door, good for families and early balloon-day arrivals.
- Taxi: available outside arrivals; agree the price before you set off for long trips.
- Car rental: desks at both airports. A car is handy for the Red and Green tour sights, Ihlara Valley and the underground cities.
Plan your stay
Coming from Istanbul? See Istanbul to Cappadocia. Then read about balloon flights and cave hotels.
Cappadocia Airport Transfers: questions
Which airport is closest to Göreme?
Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV), about 40–45 minutes away. Kayseri Airport (ASR) is about an hour to an hour and a quarter away.
Is there a shuttle from Kayseri Airport to Göreme?
Yes, shared airport shuttles run from both Kayseri and Nevşehir airports to hotels across Cappadocia. Book ahead through your hotel or online.
Can I fly into Cappadocia and do a balloon flight the next morning?
Yes, many visitors do. Balloon flights start before sunrise, so it is wise to plan an extra morning in case the flight is cancelled for weather.
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