Category: Questions about Cappadocia

Hot air balloons are one of the most secure modes of travel in the sky. Hot air balloons are actually less dangerous than airplanes and helicopters. This comes as a surprise to some, but there are several reasons why it is so. There were 21 fatalities caused by hot air balloon accidents and disasters between […]

95% of the balloon flights in Cappadocia are held in the early morning around the sunrise time. The balloon companies prefer to fly during the first hours after the sunrise because it is the calmest, coolest time of the day. This makes things easier for soft landings and maximum lifting capacity of the balloon. In […]

95% of the balloon flights in Cappadocia are held in the early morning around the sunrise time. The balloon companies prefer to fly during the first hours after the sunrise because it is the calmest, coolest time of the day. This makes things easier for soft landings and maximum lifting capacity of the balloon. In […]

The Cappadocia region has two airports: Kayseri Airport and Nevsehir Airport: Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR): The major airport in Cappadocia is Kayseri Erkilet Airport, which serves the region. It is the center of transportation for the Cappadocia area with its new, contemporary terminal. Goreme is 75 kilometers from Kayseri Erkilet Airport, and driving between Kayseri and […]

If you’re visiting Cappadocia, are you concerned about the drinking water in Cappadocia? Don’t be concerned; we’ve got you covered. Is tap water in Cappadocia safe to drink? Tap water is usually suitable to consume. However, due to the hardness and flavor of tap water, especially in Avanos town, many people prefer bottled water over […]

The price of the meal in Cappadocia is totally depending on what you would like to eat. The lunch price is usually cheaper than the dinner and there are a lot of fast food restaurant serving cheap, yet delicious meal for about 5-10$ per person. If you would like to sit and eat in a […]

The Cappadocia region has two airports: Kayseri Airport and Nevsehir Airport: Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR): The major airport in Cappadocia is Kayseri Erkilet Airport, which serves the region. It is the center of transportation for the Cappadocia area with its new, contemporary terminal. Goreme is 75 kilometers from Kayseri Erkilet Airport, and driving between Kayseri […]

There are several types of volcanic rocks in Cappadocia, such as: Volcanic Complexes: These are circular to ellipsoidal formations with a diameter of 5-40 km and represent key eruptive spots. There are 19 volcanic complexes known and named for the provinces in which they occur. Erciyes Mountain (3,917 meters) and Hasan Mountain (3,253 meters) are […]

If you have visited Cappadocia in the rainy season, do not worry. There are still a lot of things to do. The first thing that you can do and probably the best will be visiting Kaymakli or Derinkuyu Underground Cities. As these are under the ground, it is actually the best time to visit these […]

The balloon pilots shift take-off site every day in order to show you the finest valleys of Cappadocia. Because the sky is filled with air currents, the pilot heats the air within the balloon with the burner to rise into winds with various directions. Some companies use the same places to take-off in the morning […]

Cappadocia’s hot air ballooning is so popular due to the lack of wildlife, which allows balloons to descend considerably lower during flight. This means you get to explore the full range of this area’s strange and unusual landscape both up close and from a distance. During flight, you’ll climb to a maximum altitude of approximately […]

The Cappadocia region has two airports: Kayseri Airport and Nevsehir Airport: Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR): The major airport in Cappadocia is Kayseri Erkilet Airport, which serves the region. It is the center of transportation for the Cappadocia area with its new, contemporary terminal. Goreme is 75 kilometers from Kayseri Erkilet Airport, and driving between Kayseri and […]

To get to Cappadocia from India, you’ll need to fly into Istanbul (Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW). Air India and Turkish Airlines provide direct flights from Mumbai and New Delhi. Flights from other major airports connect to Istanbul as well. From Istanbul, you should fly to either Kayseri or Nevsehir Airports to […]

Cappadocia is a region known for its unique rock formations, ancient history, and picturesque hot air balloon excursions. This historic area draws visitors from all around the world, sitting in Central Anatolia. The location is so popular that it attracted 3.8 million foreign tourists in 2019. Cappadocia is known for the following places:   Goreme […]

Antalya is about 580 km far from Cappadocia and there are several ways to travel to Cappadocia: Travel from Antalya to Cappadocia by Plane Nonstop flights between Antalya and Kayseri (ASR) are offered by Pegasus Air and Sun Express in the summer months. These flights last around an hour. Alternatives include flying via Istanbul on […]

There are many travelers who wish to travel between the Ephesus region south of Izmir and Cappadocia in Central Anatolia. By Car It’s a 12-hour drive from Izmir to Cappadocia with a distance of 720km and most people go by car or bus, and almost everyone stays at least one night in Pamukkale, Eğirdir, or Konya. […]