Antalya to Cappadocia Transfer
- Distance
- approx. 530 km
- Travel time
- approx. 6 h 30 min
- from
- €450 · per vehicle
Antalya and Cappadocia are the two most visited regions of Turkey, and many travellers combine the Mediterranean coast with the fairy chimneys. The distance is about 530 km, and a private transfer turns the journey into a comfortable day on the road with no bus stations, transfers or waiting.
You are collected from your hotel in Antalya, Lara, Belek, Side or Alanya, or from Antalya Airport, and driven directly to your hotel in Göreme, Uçhisar or Ürgüp. The price is per vehicle, so for families and small groups it often costs less than flying via Istanbul.
The route crosses the Taurus Mountains and the Anatolian plateau via Konya. On request the driver can stop at Konya's Mevlana Museum or the Sultanhanı Caravanserai, which turns the transfer into a sightseeing day.
Routes and prices
Private vehicle with driver. Fixed price per car, not per person.
- Antalya - Cappadocia Transferapprox. 530 kmapprox. 6 h 30 minup to 6 peopleBook this routefrom€450per vehicle
- Cappadocia - Antalya Transferapprox. 530 kmapprox. 6 h 30 minup to 6 peopleBook this routefrom€450per vehicle
Prices are per vehicle and include fuel, tolls, taxes and waiting time at the airport. No hidden extras.
How your transfer works
- 1
Book online or on WhatsApp
Tell us your flight number or pickup address, date and number of passengers. You get a written confirmation within minutes.
- 2
We track your flight
If your flight is late, your driver waits. Airport waiting time is free, so there is nothing to rearrange.
- 3
Meet your driver
Your driver waits in the arrivals hall with a name sign, helps with luggage and takes you straight to your hotel door.
- 4
Pay how you prefer
Pay online by card, or reserve with a deposit and pay the balance to the driver in cash. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup.
What is included
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle (sedan, minivan or minibus depending on group size)
- Licensed professional driver
- Meet and greet at arrivals with a name sign
- Flight tracking and free waiting time
- Door-to-door service to any hotel or address in Cappadocia
- Fuel, tolls and all taxes
The route
Leaving the coast, the road climbs through the Taurus range past Akseki and Beyşehir Lake before descending to Konya, roughly the halfway point. From Konya the highway continues east across the steppe to Aksaray and then to Nevşehir and Göreme.
Driving time is 5.5 to 7 hours depending on stops and traffic around Antalya. Most guests leave in the morning and arrive in Cappadocia in the late afternoon, in time for sunset at a viewpoint.
On the way
- Taurus Mountains and Beyşehir Lake, Turkey's largest freshwater lake
- Konya, home of Rumi and the Mevlana Museum (optional stop)
- Sultanhanı Caravanserai, a 13th-century Seljuk inn on the old Silk Road (optional stop)
- First view of the fairy chimneys as you approach Nevşehir
Frequently asked questions
How far is Antalya from Cappadocia?
About 530 km by road. A private transfer takes 5.5 to 7 hours depending on stops. There are no direct flights or trains between the two regions.
Is a transfer better than flying?
Flights go via Istanbul or Ankara and take most of a day with connections. The road transfer is door to door, allows stops and for two or more people usually costs less per person than air tickets plus two airport transfers.
Can we stop in Konya on the way?
Yes. A stop at the Mevlana Museum or the Sultanhanı Caravanserai can be added when booking; allow one to two extra hours.
Do you pick up from Antalya Airport?
Yes. We pick up from Antalya Airport, the city centre and the resort areas of Lara, Belek, Side and Alanya. Tell us the pickup point when booking.
How many people fit in one vehicle?
Up to 8 passengers with luggage in a minibus; smaller groups travel by sedan or minivan. The price is the same per vehicle.
Do you also drive from Cappadocia to Antalya?
Yes, both directions are available and priced separately below.
Ready to book your transfer?
Send us your flight details on WhatsApp and we confirm your driver right away, or book online in two minutes.
Other transfer routes
Kayseri Airport to Cappadocia Transfer
Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR) is the busiest gateway to Cappadocia, with direct flights from Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya and several European cities. The airport sits about 75 km east of Göreme, and there is no train or metro link, so almost every visitor arrives by road.
Nevşehir Airport to Cappadocia Transfer
Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) is the closest airport to the fairy chimneys. It lies near Gülşehir on the north-western edge of the region, about 40 km from Göreme, and mainly serves Turkish Airlines and Pegasus flights from Istanbul.
Cappadocia to Pamukkale Transfer
Pamukkale's white travertine terraces and the ancient city of Hierapolis are the natural next stop after Cappadocia on a classic Turkey itinerary. The two are about 630 km apart, and there is no direct flight or train, so most visitors either take a long night bus or book a private transfer.
Cappadocia to Konya Transfer
Konya, the city of Rumi and the whirling dervishes, is the closest major city west of Cappadocia and a natural stop on the way to Pamukkale or the Mediterranean coast. The drive from Göreme is about 230 km and takes around 3 hours.
Ankara to Cappadocia Transfer
Ankara is the nearest big city to Cappadocia and its Esenboğa Airport has more international flights than Kayseri or Nevşehir. The drive to Göreme is about 300 km and takes around 3.5 hours, most of it on a dual carriageway.
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