Sofia to Kayseri flights
Kayseri lies 1,114 km (692 mi) east of Sofia, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 11 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.
| Sofia | Kayseri | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Turkey |
| Population | 1.2 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) | 1,054 m (3,458 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | SOF, 8 km out | ASR, 4 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Kayseri
Crossing from Bulgaria into Turkey: money changes from the Lev to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Airports at each end
Leaving Sofia
Sofia is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sofia Airport (SOF), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 Sofia?
1,114 km (692 mi) in a straight line, east of Sofia.
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Kayseri by air?
About 2 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sofia and Kayseri?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sofia to Kayseri flights?
Typically Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kayseri Erkilet International Airport (ASR); Kayseri also has NAV.
What currency do I need in Kayseri?
The Lira (TRY).
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.