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Kayseri Erkilet International Airport
Kayseri, Turkey
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Kayseri Erkilet International Airport
Kayseri, Turkey
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3463 ft
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Central Anatolia's gateway serving Kayseri and Cappadocia.
Opened
1955
Location
Kayseri, Turkey
Kayseri Erkilet International Airport (ASR/LTAU) is the primary commercial airport serving Kayseri, a major city in central Anatolia, Turkey. The airport also serves as an important gateway for tourists visiting the nearby Cappadocia region, one of Turkey's most popular natural and historical destinations.
The airport handles both domestic and international flights, with Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines among the key carriers operating routes to Istanbul and other Turkish cities, as well as select international destinations. Its dual civil-military status reflects Kayseri's historical importance as a significant Turkish Air Force base.
The facility has undergone modernization efforts over the years to accommodate growing passenger demand driven by tourism to Cappadocia and the expanding regional economy of Kayseri, an important industrial and commercial center in central Turkey.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international traffic.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to central Kayseri via taxi, private transfer, and bus services, with the city center located approximately 5 kilometers away.
Airlines here
Major carriers include Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines, offering domestic routes primarily to Istanbul as well as some international services.
Notable facts
- ›The airport shares its facilities with a Turkish Air Force base, giving it a dual civil-military status.
- ›It serves as a key access point for tourists visiting the Cappadocia region, located roughly 80 km to the west.
- ›Named 'Erkilet' after the district in which it is located, northeast of Kayseri city center.
- ›Kayseri is one of Turkey's most industrialized cities, contributing to steady business travel demand at the airport.
- ›International routes have expanded in line with growing foreign tourism to Cappadocia.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
Route map (5 destinations)
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Airlines serving this airport
Routes
ASR → ADBPC · 738
ASR → DUSPC · 738
ASR → SAWPC · 320 738
ASR → ISTTK · 321 738 320 739 319 73W
ASR → SAWTK · 73W
ASR → ADBXQ · 738
ASR → AMSXQ · 738
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