Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport
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Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) is the primary air gateway to Cappadocia, located in Tuzköy approximately 40 km from Göreme. It serves year-round domestic flights connecting visitors to the region's iconic fairy chimneys, underground cities and hot-air balloon flights. İpektur shuttle buses operate from the terminal to Nevşehir centre (150 TRY), Göreme (500 TRY) and Ürgüp (550 TRY). Taxis to Göreme cost approximately 1,755 TRY. The airport also provides convenient access to Uçhisar and Avanos. The car-park daily rate is 140 TRY.
Nevşehir Cappadocia Airport Transport Guide
Nevşehir Cappadocia Airport is the main air gateway to Cappadocia, the way in to Göreme, Ürgüp, Avanos and Uçhisar and the rest of the region's tourist towns. Most visitors arriving for the fairy chimneys, hot-air balloon flights and underground cities head straight on to Göreme or Ürgüp. Below is the price, journey time and best use case for the İpekTur shuttle, taxi, private transfer and parking.
İpekTur Shuttle
İpekTur runs a scheduled shuttle from the terminal to Nevşehir centre: 150 TRY, about 30 minutes. Buses leave according to flight arrivals; buy tickets onboard or at the desk.
For Göreme, Ürgüp and Avanos, İpekTur arranges a private transfer, and booking is required on these routes:
| Destination | Type | Fare | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevşehir centre | Scheduled shuttle | 150 TRY | 30 min |
| Göreme | Private transfer (booking required) | 500 TRY | 45 min |
| Avanos | Private transfer (booking required) | 500 TRY | 50 min |
| Ürgüp | Private transfer (booking required) | 550 TRY | 55 min |
For current times and bookings see the Nevşehir Cappadocia shuttle page.
Taxi and Private Transfer
Taxis wait outside the terminal around the clock. Fares rise on the longer runs to tourist towns such as Göreme, Ürgüp and Avanos. Approximate fixed fares to the main points:
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Nevşehir centre | 8 km | 405 TRY |
| Uçhisar | 37 km | 1,710 TRY |
| Avanos | 37 km | 1,710 TRY |
| Göreme | 38 km | 1,755 TRY |
| Ürgüp | 48 km | 2,205 TRY |
With a group or heavy luggage, a private transfer can be arranged in advance at a fixed price, with the driver meeting you at arrivals; it is practical if you want to reach your hotel early for a balloon flight.
Parking
Airport parking (DHMİ) is 140 TRY per day for cars and 180 TRY per day for minibuses and coaches. For the full hourly tariff and current prices, see the Nevşehir Cappadocia Airport parking page.
Distances
Approximate road distances and times from Nevşehir Cappadocia Airport to the main points (they vary with traffic and season):
| Destination | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Nevşehir centre | 8 km | 15 min |
| Uçhisar | 37 km | 40 min |
| Avanos | 37 km | 40 min |
| Göreme | 38 km | 45 min |
| Ürgüp | 48 km | 55 min |
Terminal
Nevşehir Cappadocia Airport serves domestic and international flights from a single terminal building, with food and drink outlets, duty free, ATMs, car rental offices and an information desk. International traffic rises in the tourist season with charter flights from Europe.
Nevşehir Cappadocia Airport Flight Times — Arrivals & Departures
Nevşehir Cappadocia Airport mainly has domestic traffic, with flights to and from Istanbul and Ankara, plus a limited number of charter and scheduled international services from Europe during the tourist season. The main routes and approximate flight times are below; check the current time and status of your flight (on time, delayed, landed) with your airline before departure.
| To / From | Airlines | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul (IST) | Turkish Airlines | 1 hr 25 min |
| Istanbul (SAW) | Pegasus, AJet | 1 hr 20 min |
| Ankara (ESB) | Turkish Airlines, AJet | 1 hr |
The route network varies by season, with charter flights added from Europe during the tourist season. Confirm current status with your airline or Nevşehir Cappadocia Airport information.
