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Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR) Transfer Guide
Fixed transfers from €30Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR) is the busier of the two gateways to Cappadocia, with more flights than Nevsehir, though it sits further out at roughly 75 km from Goreme. Into Kayseri city itself it is an easy hop of about 6 km. The Kayseri taxi tariff starts at ₺75 and adds ₺65 per kilometre, with no night tariff.
At a glance
- Metered taxi (city): ~₺450–650 · 10–15 min to centre
- Fixed-price private transfer: from €30, booked before you land
- Compare every option · 2 route guides with live calculators
If Kayseri is your destination, a metered taxi into the centre is short and cheap. If you are heading on to the Cappadocia towns, the 75 km run adds up fast on the meter, so a pre-booked transfer is usually the better value and removes the negotiation. Plenty of visitors fly into ASR purely for the flight options, then transfer on to Goreme or Urgup.
In winter ASR doubles as Turkey's main ski gateway: Erciyes is only 35 km away — the shortest airport-to-slopes run in the country, with seasonal charters landing minutes from the lifts. The Erciyes route guide below covers chain rules, ski luggage and fixed winter prices.
Ways into the city
| Option | Duration | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metered taxi (city) | 10–15 min to centre | ~₺450–650 | Short hop into Kayseri on the city tariff; no night surcharge. |
| Transfer to Cappadocia | 60–80 min | from ~€30–45 | ~75 km to Goreme; a fixed transfer beats the metered taxi on this long run. |
| Havas shuttle | varies | ~₺150+ | Into the city and onward connections. |
Book a fixed-price transfer in Cappadocia
Check live availability and lock a fixed all-in price with Welcome Pickups — your driver tracks your flight and waits at arrivals. Prices load only when you ask.
Book a fixed-price transfer
Lock an all-in price with Welcome Pickups — your driver tracks your flight and waits at arrivals, so there is nothing to arrange on the ground.
Check transfer prices →Taxi meter or fixed price — how to choose at ASR
A street taxi runs on the official municipal meter: the fare depends on distance and traffic, and you pay in lira at the end of the ride. It is usually the quickest option to jump into and works well for solo travellers with light luggage heading to a central district. The trade-off is uncertainty — roadworks, a detour or rush-hour traffic all show up on the meter, and drivers rarely agree to a price in advance.
A fixed-price private transfer flips that logic: you agree the total when you book, the driver tracks your flight and waits at arrivals with a name sign, and the quote is typically all-in for tolls and luggage. It tends to win for families, groups of three or more, night arrivals and anyone who prefers paying by card in advance. The table above shows the current numbers side by side, and each route guide below includes a live meter calculator for your exact destination.
Interactive transfer map
Kayseri Erkilet Airport areas
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Boundary data: Turkey-Maps-GeoJSON (Apache-2.0)
Airport
Kayseri Erkilet Airport
Kayseri transfer coverage
Popular destinations from Kayseri Erkilet Airport
Each route page has a live taxi-fare calculator and a fixed-price transfer comparison.
Things to do in Kayseri
Popular tours and tickets travellers book alongside their transfer.
Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon FlightThe sunrise balloon ride over the fairy chimneys, with hotel transfers from the Cappadocia towns an hour from Kayseri airport. Book at least two weeks ahead in season.Check availability →
Cappadocia Green Tour with Underground CityThe guided southern loop: an underground city, the Ihlara Valley walk and Pigeon Valley, with lunch and hotel transfers included.Check availability →
Cappadocia ATV Sunset TourA guided quad-bike loop through the valleys around Goreme, timed for sunset light on the fairy chimneys. Helmet and hotel pickup included.Check availability →Arrival tips at Kayseri Erkilet Airport
- Use the official taxi rank outside arrivals and ignore anyone offering a ride inside the terminal — licensed taxis queue at the rank and run the meter.
- Check that the meter is running when you set off; quoting a flat price instead of using the meter is against the rules for street taxis in Turkey.
- Keep some Turkish lira for the ride: many taxis accept cards, but it is not guaranteed, and small notes make paying quicker.
- If you booked a private transfer, message your driver after landing and head to the agreed meeting point — flight delays are normally tracked automatically.
- Open the route guide for your destination before you get in: the live calculator gives a fare estimate you can sanity-check against the meter during the ride.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kayseri Airport from Cappadocia?
About 75 km to Goreme, a 60-80 minute drive. Kayseri has more flights than Nevsehir airport, which is why many visitors use it despite the longer transfer.
Should I fly into Kayseri or Nevsehir for Cappadocia?
Kayseri (ASR) usually has more and cheaper flights but is further out (about 75 km versus 38 km from Goreme). Nevsehir (NAV) is closer but seasonal. Pick the better flight, then book a transfer for the drive.
Is there a night tariff at Kayseri Airport?
No. Kayseri uses a single 24-hour rate, the same as the rest of Turkey, so a late arrival costs the same per kilometre as a daytime one.
How much is a taxi from Kayseri Airport to the city centre?
The centre is only about 6 km away, so a metered taxi is roughly ₺450-650. The long fare is the onward run to Cappadocia, where a transfer is usually cheaper.
How do I get from Kayseri Airport to Erciyes?
It is a 35 km drive to the Tekir gate, normally 40-55 minutes. A fixed-price transfer (EUR 35-55) is the standard choice in season — there is no public transport up the mountain. The Erciyes route guide covers chain rules, ski luggage and the live meter estimate.