How to get from Istanbul to Kayseri
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Kayseri. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 20m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 596 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €26, on Mon, Sep 7.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
596 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €27Checked Sep 8 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €65Reading date not recorded | 12h 30m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €34Older observation | 12h 18mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€27Checked Sep 81h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€65Reading date not recorded12h 30m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€34Older observation12h 18m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Kayseri: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Kayseri Erkilet International Airportflight
Pegasus Airlines·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Kayseri
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€44October 2026
€25Departures from Istanbul to Kayseri
FlixBus runs 38 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:15 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 38 | 00:15 | 23:59 |
| Kamil Koçbus | 13 | 00:15 | 23:00 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 11h 55m€34Book
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Kayseri Erkilet International AirportSee live options and dates →
Kamil KoçIstanbul-KayseriBook →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Istanbul-Ankara, Ankara-KayseriBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Kamil Koç, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Kayseri works
Start with a PC flight from Istanbul to Kayseri, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €27 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Kayseri: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Kayseri?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Kayseri from Istanbul?
About 596 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Kayseri cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €27 to €34. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Kayseri?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 20m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Kayseri?
About 1h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Kayseri?
Istanbul is SAW and Kayseri is ASR, so this route is usually written SAW to ASR.
Which operators run Istanbul to Kayseri?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Kamil Koç, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş..
Can you get from Istanbul to Kayseri without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 11h 55m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Kayseri?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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