Travelling from Kayseri Airport (ASR) to Istanbul: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul is 1 hour 29 minutes.
Istanbul and Kayseri (where Kayseri Airport is located) share the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch on arrival.
The busiest route is from Kayseri Airport (ASR) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Take your pick of 79 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from ASR to IST is the 03:35 Turkish Airlines option. If you'd rather fly out later on, the last departure is at 23:45 with Turkish Airlines.
To ensure you get on your flight from ASR to Istanbul, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, it's wise to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
You can book a nonstop flight from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul that touches down at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
Choose from a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul. Get on board with any of these:
You don't need your passport or a visa to fly within Türkiye (Turkey). You will need a valid form of identification though, like a driver's licence or ID card. Make sure they're on your packing list once you've booked your flight tickets from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul.
To get to ASR from central Kayseri, it takes around 12 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to ASR:
How to find the cheapest flights from Kayseri Airport (ASR) to Istanbul
ر.ق. 73 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 157. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To snag cheap tickets from ASR to Istanbul, book your trip 3 months before your planned departure.
November is the cheapest month for tickets from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you time searching for cheap flight tickets from ASR to Istanbul every day.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres. It'll take you about 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The centre of Istanbul is around 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). After your flight from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 57 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour and 30 minutes.
There are some great places to rest your head close to SAW. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from ASR to Istanbul at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Istanbul
August is the most popular month for flights from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Istanbul in February when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap flights from ASR to Istanbul around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
Start your Istanbul trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul, explore our selection of hotels including:
Topkapi Palace and The Basilica Cistern are just two of the big attractions to put on your Istanbul to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Galata Tower.
Complete your Istanbul trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Istanbul and explore the city on your own schedule. Easily compare rates in one place to find the ideal ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul.
