Kayseri Airport (ASR) to Göreme and Cappadocia
The busier airport, with the most flights from Istanbul. About an hour by road to Göreme, Ürgüp and Uçhisar.
Airport transfer
Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) to Göreme and Cappadocia
40 km to Göremeabout 45 min by road
Nevşehir Kapadokya is the smaller of Cappadocia’s two airports and the closer one to the cave-hotel towns, under an hour away by road. It has fewer flights, so it suits travellers whose dates fit its timetable.
Distances and drive times
| Town | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Ürgüp | 35 km | about 40 min |
| Göreme | 40 km | about 45 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 Nevşehir Airport (NAV)
Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport lies in open country near Tuzköy, in the Gülşehir district north-west of Nevşehir city. It is a small regional airport: most of its flights come from Istanbul, and there are fewer of them than at Kayseri, so check the timetable for your dates.
The terminal is compact, so after a domestic flight you are usually out in the arrivals area within minutes of collecting your bags. If your trip started abroad, you already cleared passport control at your connecting airport in Istanbul.
There is no town beside the airport, and fewer taxis wait here than at Kayseri, especially for the last flight of the evening. If you land late, arrange your shuttle or private transfer before you fly.
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 €68 per vehicle
Shared Shuttle
Shuttle Busup to 20 passengers20 bags
from €15 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 Nevşehir, leave Göreme about two hours before departure: around 45 minutes on the road, plus time for check-in and security.
Frequently Asked Questions
About 40 km by road, which takes around 45 minutes. Ürgüp is a similar distance; the table on this page lists each town.
Not a direct one. Shared shuttles meet the flights, and private transfers and taxis are the other options. By public transport you would have to go via Nevşehir city first, which takes much longer.
It is closer: roughly half an hour less on the road to Göreme. Kayseri, though, usually has more flights and departure times, and often lower fares. If a Nevşehir flight fits your dates, it is the quicker way in.
It is best to. Fewer taxis wait at Nevşehir, so book a shuttle seat or a private transfer at least a day ahead and give your flight number.
About two hours before a domestic departure: roughly 45 minutes on the road, plus check-in and security.
Plan the rest of the journey
How to get to Cappadocia
Flights, overnight buses and driving from Istanbul, Ankara and the coast, compared.