Istanbul to Nevşehir (IST–NAV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TK2000
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32A
6:25 AM
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TK2002
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32B
8:15 AM
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TK2004
TK Turkish
32A
11:20 AM
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TK2006
TK Turkish
32B
1:45 PM
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TK2086
TK Turkish
321
4:10 PM
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TK2008+1
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32B
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TK2090
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32B
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TK2001
TK Turkish
73H
8:25 AM
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TK2003
TK Turkish
321
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TK2005+1
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32B
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TK2007
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32B
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TK2087
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321
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32B
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Istanbul to Nevşehir
1 carrier, 48 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 48 Flights/wk 352 mi 1h 15m nonstop

IST–NAV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 352 miles in approximately 1h 15m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–NAV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 48 321, 32A, 32B 1h15-1h20 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – TK
32A Airbus A320 – TK
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (48 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IST to NAV direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
48
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to NAV.
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Two-Stop Connections
117
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Nevşehir from Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport.
Metric IST→NAV SAW→NAV
Distance from IST – 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 48 14
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 15m
Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Nevşehir flights
Airports within 200 miles of IST with service to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nevşehir is 0 hours the same as Istanbul.
IST: +03 · NAV: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Nevşehir.
Distance & Flight Time
352 mi / 567 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 20m.
Getting to IST

Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.

Facts

IST–NAV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Nevşehir route.
Route details
Distance352 mi / 567 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights48 out / 41 return
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: NAV
Full nameNevşehir Kapadokya Airport
IATA / ICAONAV / LTAZ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation3,100 ft / 945 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to NAV flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport take approximately 1h 15m to 1h 20m. The route covers 352 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 48 nonstop flights per week from IST to NAV. The return direction has about 41 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from NAV to IST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Flight time is 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes on the 620 km sector. Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport sits at about 1,100 meters elevation on the central Anatolian plateau. The airport is the primary air gateway to Cappadocia's fairy chimney landscape.
Turkish Airlines operates daily nonstop service from Istanbul Airport. Pegasus Airlines flies from Sabiha Gokcen. Combined frequency is 2 to 4 daily flights, increasing in peak season (April to October). Some visitors also use Kayseri Airport (ASR), 70 km east, which has additional frequencies.
Nevsehir Airport is about 35 km from Goreme, the main base for Cappadocia tourism. The drive takes 30 to 40 minutes. Shuttle services, hotel transfers, and taxis connect the airport to Goreme, Urgup, Uchisar, and Avanos. Most hotels in the region arrange airport pickups if requested in advance.
Nevsehir (NAV) is 35 km from Goreme. Kayseri (ASR) is 70 km from Goreme. Nevsehir is closer but has fewer daily flights. Kayseri has more frequent service and a larger terminal. Both airports have shuttle services to the Cappadocia towns. The choice usually comes down to which flight time fits your schedule. The price difference is generally small.
Balloon flights in Cappadocia launch at sunrise and depend on weather. They operate year-round but cancellations are more common in winter due to wind and snow. Peak demand runs from April through October. Book at least a few days in advance during peak season, as the best-rated operators fill up. Prices start around $150 to $200 per person for a standard basket. Smaller basket sizes cost more but offer a better experience.

Istanbul to Nevsehir (Cappadocia)

Istanbul to Nevsehir covers 620 km with a flight time of about 1 hour 25 minutes. Turkish Airlines and Pegasus combine for 2 to 4 daily nonstops, with peak-season frequencies reaching higher levels between April and October. Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport is the closer of two air gateways to Cappadocia, sitting 35 km from Goreme.

Cappadocia is Turkey's most visited region outside Istanbul, famous for fairy chimneys, cave hotels, and hot air balloon flights at sunrise. The route carries a heavy international transit load through Turkish Airlines' IST hub, connecting European and Asian visitors to Cappadocia on a single ticket. Kayseri Airport (ASR) offers an alternative entry point 70 km east of Goreme with additional daily frequencies. Ground transfers from both airports take 30 to 60 minutes, with shuttle buses and hotel pickups widely available.