Cappadocia is primarily served by two airports, Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) and Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR), and has main bus stations located in Nevşehir and Göreme.
Flights:
The fastest way to reach Cappadocia is by flying to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) or Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR).
Flights from Istanbul typically take 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes.
Indicative costs for a round-trip flight from Istanbul can range from USD 80 to USD 280, or around 1800-2000 Turkish Lira in 2023-2025, varying by season and airline.
From both NAV and ASR, airport shuttle services are available to Cappadocia's towns for approximately $10-$20 per person, or private transfers and taxis can be arranged.
Buses:
Intercity buses connect Cappadocia to major cities across Turkey, including Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, and Antalya.
A bus journey from Istanbul takes about 10 to 12.5 hours and costs approximately USD 22-30 or 350-600 Turkish Lira one-way.
Major bus companies operating these routes include Metro Turizm, Süha Turizm, and Nevşehir Seyahat.
Buses generally arrive at the main bus stations in Nevşehir or Göreme.
Train:
There is no direct train service to Cappadocia.
Travelers can take a high-speed train from Istanbul to Konya or Ankara (approximately 5 hours to Ankara, 10 hours including a bus transfer for Konya) and then connect via bus to Cappadocia.
A train and bus combination can cost between USD 10-20.
Car Rental:
Renting a car provides flexibility for exploring the region.
Driving from Istanbul to Cappadocia covers about 734 km (456 miles) and takes approximately 7.5 to 12 hours.
Car rental rates in Cappadocia average around $42 per day for a small car, with prices potentially lower in March, averaging $31 per day.
Rental agencies are available at both Kayseri and Nevşehir airports, as well as in towns like Göreme and Ürgüp.
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