How to get from Istanbul to Kayseri
On Routavio, Istanbul to Kayseri by flight starts at €25 (price seen on 20 October 2026).
- 596 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 15m
- 35 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 15m
direct
Flight
€28
Cheapest
1h 25m
direct
Flight
€25
Ground only
8h 36m
direct
Bus
€33
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
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 25m, 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.
This fare comes from a search on October 20, 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 | €25Checked Oct 20 | 1h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €34Omio catalogue, Oct 21 | 8h 36mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€25Checked Oct 201h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€34Omio catalogue, Oct 218h 36m · 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?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Kayseri Erkilet International Airportflight
AJet·1h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
- Wed, Oct 21€29
- Thu, Oct 22€26Cheapest found
- Fri, Oct 23€33
- Sat, Oct 24€33
- Sun, Oct 25€31
- Mon, Oct 26€28
- Tue, Oct 27€26Cheapest found
- Wed, Oct 28€33
- Thu, Oct 29€33
- Fri, Oct 30€27
- Sat, Oct 31€33
- Sun, Nov 1€33
- Mon, Nov 2€30
- Tue, Nov 3€26Cheapest found
- Wed, Nov 4€28
- Fri, Nov 6€26Cheapest found
- Sat, Nov 7€26Cheapest found
- Sun, Nov 8€27
- Tue, Nov 10€27
- Wed, Nov 11€28
- Thu, Nov 12€26Cheapest found
Departures from Istanbul to Kayseri
FlixBus runs 35 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:20 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 35 | 00:20 | 23:59 |
| Metro Turizm, Bitlis Tac, Can Diyarbakirbus | 82 | — | — |
| Metro Turizmbus | 24 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:20
- 01:15
- 01:45
- 02:30
- 02:50
- 04:15
- 05:20
- 06:45
- 08:00
- 08:20
- 09:45
- 10:50
- 12:15
- 13:20
- 13:30
- 13:50
- 14:15
- 14:45
- 15:15
- 15:20
- 15:40
- 16:45
- 16:55
- 17:15
- 18:00
- 18:20
- 18:40
- 19:45
- 19:50
- 21:00
- 21:15
- 21:20
- 22:45
- 23:50
- 23:59
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. The first row books at 12Go. The other links here open at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 11h 55m€34Book
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 21
Operators seen on these journeys
AJetSabiha Gökçen Airport-Kayseri Erkilet International AirportSee live options and dates →
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Kayseri Erkilet International AirportSee live options and dates →
Metro Turizmİstanbul Dudullu-KayseriBook →On this route you travel with AJet, Pegasus Airlines, Metro Turizm; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Kayseri works
Start with a AJet flight from Istanbul to Kayseri, about 1h 25m. In total it's roughly €25 over 1h 25m, 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 25m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Istanbul to Kayseri?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:20 and the last at 23:59, from İstanbul Alibeyköy, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Istanbul to Kayseri?
35 a day with FlixBus, between 00:20 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from Istanbul to Kayseri leave from?
İstanbul Alibeyköy with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
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 €26 to €33. 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 25m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Kayseri?
About 1h 25m, 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 AJet, Pegasus Airlines, Metro Turizm.
Can you get from Istanbul to Kayseri without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 8h 36m.
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: AJet
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 20 Oct 2026