Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) to Göreme and Cappadocia
The smaller, closer airport, with fewer flights. Under an hour by road to Göreme and Ürgüp.
Airport transfer
Kayseri Airport (ASR) to Göreme and Cappadocia
75 km to Göremeabout 75 min by road
Kayseri Erkilet is the busier of Cappadocia’s two airports, on the northern edge of Kayseri city. The cave-hotel towns are about an hour away by road and there is no direct public bus, so sort out the ride before you fly.
Distances and drive times
| Town | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Ürgüp | 65 km | about 60 min |
| Uçhisar | 70 km | about 70 min |
| Göreme | 75 km | about 75 min |
Times are for the direct drive in normal conditions. A shared shuttle with several hotel stops takes longer, and so can winter weather.
When you land at Kayseri Airport (ASR)
Kayseri Erkilet Airport sits about 5 km north of Kayseri city centre. Most visitors arrive on a domestic flight from Istanbul: Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST), and AJet and Pegasus fly from Sabiha Gökçen (SAW). Schedules change with the season, so check the timetable for your dates.
If you connect from an international flight, you clear passport control in Istanbul, so landing in Kayseri is a domestic arrival: collect your bags and walk straight out into the arrivals hall, where transfer drivers and shuttle staff wait.
On a clear day you can see Mount Erciyes (3,917 m) from the road, the volcano whose ancient eruptions laid down the soft tuff that Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys are carved from. Ürgüp is the closest of the main towns; the table above lists the others.
Meeting your driver
On a private transfer the driver waits in the arrivals hall, normally holding a sign with the lead passenger’s name. Give your flight number and landing time when you book, so the pickup is planned around your flight rather than a fixed clock time.
Travelling with young children? Ask for a baby seat or a booster seat in your booking note, and say how many suitcases you have, so a vehicle with enough room is sent.
Tip
Booked a sunrise balloon flight? Pickups are before dawn, so arrive the afternoon or evening before, not on the morning of the flight.
Shuttle, private transfer or taxi?
Shared shuttle
Minibuses timed to the main flights take passengers from the same plane to their hotels. You pay per seat, but with several hotel stops the ride can take 20–40 minutes longer, and you may wait for other passengers’ bags.
- Best for solo travellers and couples on a budget
Private transfer
A car or van just for your party, straight to your hotel door. You pay per vehicle, not per person, so the price per head drops as your group grows.
- Best for families, groups, late arrivals and lots of luggage
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal and need no booking. They run on the meter, but for a ride this long agree the fare with the driver before you set off, and do not count on a child seat.
- Best as a fallback when nothing is booked
Rental car
Both airports have car-rental desks. Your own car makes sense if you want to explore the wider region at your own pace; parking in the centre of Göreme is limited.
- Best for independent trips of three days or more
Transfer prices
Live one-way prices from our transfer partners: the lowest for each vehicle across the towns in the table. You see the exact total for your date, town and party before you pay.
VIP Van
Mercedes Vitoup to 6 passengers6 bags
from €88 per vehicle
Shared Shuttle
Shuttle Busup to 20 passengers20 bags
from €16 per person
A return trip is booked together with the outbound leg and paid in one payment.
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Going back to the airport
For a domestic flight from Kayseri, leave Göreme about two and a half hours before departure: around 75 minutes on the road, plus time for check-in and security. Allow more on winter mornings, when snow and fog can slow the drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
About 75 km by road, which takes around 75 minutes in normal traffic. Ürgüp and Uçhisar are a similar distance; the table on this page lists each town.
Not a direct one. The practical options are a shared shuttle timed to the flights, a private transfer or a taxi. By public transport you would go into Kayseri first and change to an intercity bus or minibus, which takes far longer than the drive.
Kayseri usually has more flights and more choice of times, which often makes it cheaper and easier to fit around your plans. Nevşehir is a shorter drive to most towns but has fewer flights. Choose the flight that suits you: the difference on the ground is roughly half an hour.
For a shuttle seat or a private transfer, yes: book at least a day ahead and give your flight number, so the driver is there when you land. Taxis wait outside the terminal and need no booking, but agree the fare before you set off.
About two and a half hours before a domestic departure: roughly 75 minutes on the road, plus check-in and security. Leave earlier in winter, when snow or fog can slow the drive.
Plan the rest of the journey
How to get to Cappadocia
Flights, overnight buses and driving from Istanbul, Ankara and the coast, compared.