Travelling from Kayseri Airport (ASR) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
A direct flight from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport takes an average of 1 hour 40 minutes. Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3 — identical to Kayseri.
Flights from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport start at 01:20 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The latest flight in the day is the 23:45 service with Turkish Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 79 weekly services from ASR to IST.
Travelling during a popular month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Istanbul (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a breeze with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. Here are the top stopovers between ASR and IST:
Ercan Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Antalya Airport
After booking your cheap ticket from ASR to IST, get your travel documents ready. A visa or passport isn't required since you're flying within Türkiye (Turkey). As long as you have another form of identification, such as an ID card or driver's license, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kayseri Airport (ASR) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 32 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 81 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book 3 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ASR to IST.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from ASR to IST. There's no need to search every day to see if fares have fallen. We'll notify you the moment the price changes.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Handy information about Kayseri Airport (ASR)
Kayseri Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Kayseri. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 12 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
After a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near ASR. Whether you're on an early flight from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you have a late flight from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near IST:
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport to the centre of Istanbul is around 50 minutes in a car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Istanbul. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you want to visit Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ASR to IST sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
Once you've booked your flights from ASR to IST, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Istanbul. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting city:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are must-have experiences during your Istanbul visit.
There's more than one way to travel to Istanbul. Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is another popular choice. Be sure to check out the prices and departure times from this domestic airport.
Complete your Istanbul trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Istanbul Ataturk Airport — now it's time to find a great stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Istanbul.