Istanbul to Cappadocia Flight

About Cappadocia

Cappadocia in central Turkey is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. A large number of tourists visiting Istanbul also book an Istanbul to Cappadocia flight. With swirling volcanic landscapes, honeycombed hills, stark Anatolian plains, and colorful hot air balloons in the sky, make it no less than a city from a whimsical fairytale. The houses here are built in the hills and most of them are turned into cave hotels as well.

Best Time to Book Istanbul to Cappadocia Flight

Cappadocia has a continental climate, with warm to hot summers and cold winters. Snowfall is common during winters. Also, there is a significant temperature difference between day and night. The best time to be in Cappadocia is either in late spring or in autumn, when the weather is comfortable for sightseeing.

Details About Istanbul to Cappadocia Flight

Only Turkish Airlines offer two nonstop flights from Istanbul to Cappadocia. However, only Turkish Airlines offers three nonstop flights on this route, which takes 01 hour and 20 minutes.

An average Istanbul to Cappadocia flight ticket price is 1,650 TL for a one-way trip and 4,217 for a return trip.

Furthermore, the nearest airports between the two cities are- Istanbul Airport and Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (IST-NAV).

Best Restaurants in Cappadocia

Elai

This elegant Turkish restaurant was once a village cafe before becoming a prominent restaurant in Cappadocia. The outdoor terrace offers picturesque views of the Red Valley and Pigeon Valley. It has an extensive menu and prepares Turkish food with a modern twist.

Seten

If you are in Seten, make sure to reserve a table on the terrace to take in the views of the surrounding landscapes. The hilly terrain, boulders, and the hot-air balloons in the sky are a sight to behold and at Seten, you can pair-up the views with delicious Turkish dishes like yaprak saram and cicek dolmasi.

Dibek

Dibek is a restaurant located inside a 475-year old building. Its interior is decorated traditionally to give it a typical Turkish home vibe. To experience authentic Turkish ambience, sit traditionally and order Manti, a type of Turkish dumplings and pottery kebabs. Their shepherd’s salad is a must-try.

Best Hotels in Cappadocia

Kapadokya Hill Hotel & Spa

Location : Afetevleri, Niğde Yolu 4.km Göre, Niğde Cd. No1, 50110 Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Price : 6,685 TL

The Niche Cave Hotel

Location : Aydınlı Mahallesi, İsaali gaferli sokak, No:5, Bilal Eroğlu Caddesi, 50180 Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Price : 3,148 TL

Karma Suites

Location : Aşağı Mahalle Gedik Sokak No:22/1 Uçhisar, 50240 Nevşehir, Türkiye

Price : 2,500 TL

Places to Visit in Cappadocia

Book an Istanbul to Cappadocia flight and explore the city’s rich heritage.

Village of Goreme

From open air museum, cave churches, and frescoes from the 10th to 12th centuries, Goreme, near Cappadocia, is a sight to behold. It has been voted as one of the most beautiful villages in the world. A small part of the village is buried into the hill and many traditional houses have been turned into cave hotels. It is also a popular base for the hikers, who are hiking to the valley.

Kaymak & Derinkuyu

Kaymak underground city is the largest underground city and Derinkuyu underground city is the deepest underground shelter in Turkey. Its history dates back to as far as 6th and 7th century. The ventilation shaft system used by the ancient civilization of the region can be seen here. Claustrophobic may find it difficult to go deeper in the shelter but worth the visit.

Zelve Open Air Museum

From a distance, this open air museum seems like a group of limestone hilly thrones. The settlement was established at this place during the 9th century and remained as a land of thriving community until the 20th century. However, due to erosion and rock-falls, villagers abandoned the place in 1952. Later it was turned into a museum. It houses Uzumlu chapel, a beautiful mosque, and has numerous meandering cliffside paths.

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