Samsun to Kayseri flights
Kayseri lies 292 km (182 mi) south of Samsun, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 7 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Samsun | Kayseri | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 394,050 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 64 m (210 ft) | 1,054 m (3,458 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | SZF, 20 km out | ASR, 4 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Samsun
Samsun is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Amasya Merzifon Airport (MZH, 85 km).
Arriving in Kayseri
Kayseri is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kayseri Erkilet International Airport (ASR), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,841 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayseri Erkilet International Airport | ASR | 4 km (2 mi) | 9,841 ft | 3,463 ft |
| Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport | NAV | 83 km (52 mi) | 9,842 ft | 3,100 ft |
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Staying in Kayseri
Our booking partner lists 71 places to stay in Kayseri. Of the 17 with a star rating, the largest group is 5-star (6), and 6 are five-star. Across 17 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 8,524 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kayseri from Samsun?
292 km (182 mi) in a straight line, south of Samsun.
How long does it take to get from Samsun to Kayseri by air?
About 1 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Samsun and Kayseri?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Which airports are used for Samsun to Kayseri flights?
Typically Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) to Kayseri Erkilet International Airport (ASR); Kayseri also has NAV.
Where can I stay in Kayseri?
Our booking partner lists 71 places to stay in Kayseri, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.