NAV airport sits about 30 km from Goreme, the most popular base for exploring Cappadocia. There is no free or ultra-cheap option to get to the tourist towns. Here is what is actually knowable about the cost.
Why this page does not list taxi prices
It should, and it used to. But there is no honest way to do it:
- NAV taxis do not run a meter on airport runs. Drivers quote a negotiated flat rate. DHMI, the state airport authority, lists the rank as being operated by a local transport cooperative but publishes no tariff, and neither does anyone else.
- The lira moves fast. A lira figure written a year ago, and its euro conversion, both rot — and they rot at different speeds, so the two halves end up contradicting each other. That is exactly how the old version of this page ended up quoting euro equivalents that were roughly half again too high.
So rather than print a number we cannot stand behind, here is the geography and the structure. Get your quote from the driver before you set off, or fix the price in advance with a transfer.
Distances and drive times
| Destination | Distance from NAV | Drive time | Direct shuttle? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevsehir city center | ~10 km | 10-15 min | Yes |
| Urgup (wine town) | ~20 km | 20-30 min | No |
| Uchisar (hilltop town) | ~25 km | 25-35 min | No |
| Goreme (main tourist town) | ~30 km | 30-40 min | No |
| Avanos (pottery town) | ~35 km | 35-45 min | No |
Fixed-price private transfer
NAV Nevsehir City Center
From€25for 2 passengers
Other destinations
Why taxi prices are so variable
NAV taxis do not use meters for airport runs. Drivers quote a flat rate, and that rate depends on how many taxis are waiting, whether it is peak season, and your negotiating ability. In high season (April-October), quotes sit high. In winter you may get a lower quote, but fewer taxis are available.
Pre-booked transfers are quoted per vehicle before you travel, which removes this variability — and lets you compare the price in your own currency rather than doing lira arithmetic in the arrivals hall.
The shuttle trap
The airport shuttle to Nevsehir (run by Ipek Tur, per DHMI) is the cheapest way out of the airport, and it sounds like great value. But Nevsehir is not where tourists stay. From Nevsehir you still need onward transport to Goreme, and once you add that, the total lands close to a direct transfer — with more hassle, more time, and another negotiation. The shuttle only saves money if Nevsehir itself is your destination.
DHMI does not publish the shuttle fare, so ask the operator for the current price rather than trusting a figure you read online.
Comparing with Kayseri Airport (ASR)
If you flew into Kayseri instead of Nevsehir, the distance is much greater — about 75 km to Goreme, 60-75 minutes — and the price rises accordingly. The same lack of a published airport taxi tariff applies, so the longer distance makes a pre-booked, fixed-price transfer more valuable from Kayseri, not less.
What to budget
Get a transfer quote for your dates before you fly: it is the only number for this route that anyone can hold to. Against the overall cost of a Cappadocia trip, airport transport is a modest line item, and trying to shave a little off it at a remote airport with thin, unmetered taxi supply is rarely worth the stress.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a shuttle from Nevsehir Airport to Goreme?
There is no direct shuttle from Nevsehir Airport to Goreme. The airport shuttle (Ipek Tur, per DHMI) goes to Nevsehir city center only, and from there you need separate onward transport to Goreme — which brings the total close to a direct transfer. DHMI does not publish the shuttle fare, so ask the operator for the current price.
How much is a taxi from Cappadocia Airport to Goreme?
There is no published tariff for NAV airport taxis and they do not use meters for airport runs, so we cannot give you a figure we would stand behind. You negotiate a flat rate with the driver, and it varies with the season, the hour and how many cars are waiting — in peak season (April-October) quotes run high. Agree the fare before you get in, or book a transfer and have the price fixed in advance.
What is the cheapest way from NAV Airport to Goreme?
A pre-booked transfer gives you a fixed price in your own currency before you travel, against a taxi fare that is negotiated on the spot with no published tariff to check it against. The shuttle only goes to Nevsehir, not Goreme, and adding onward transport from Nevsehir brings the total close to a direct transfer anyway.
How far is Nevsehir Airport from Goreme?
Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) is about 30 km from Goreme. The drive takes 30-40 minutes. There is no public transport directly to Goreme from the airport.