Travelling from Kayseri Airport (ASR) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Kayseri and Istanbul are both in the UTC+3 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Choose from 65 weekly Kayseri Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. The 03:35 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest available. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:40.
To ensure you catch your ASR to IST flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Turkish Airlines has direct flights from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.
Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between ASR and IST include:
Antalya Airport
Izmir Airport
Ercan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kayseri Airport (ASR) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Kayseri Airport to Istanbul Airport flight is $40. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $80. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from ASR to IST by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from ASR to IST.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Handy information about Kayseri Airport (ASR)
Of all flights departing from Kayseri Airport, 76% land on schedule at their destination.
Kayseri Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Kayseri. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near ASR. Whether you're catching an early flight from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
Consider booking a hotel close to IST if you have a late Kayseri Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Istanbul Airport rental car and explore Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
The quietest month for a flight from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Istanbul based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ASR to IST in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another favourite destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without a visit to Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.