is it cheaper to buy Istanbul - Kayseri plane tickets in Turkey or the U.S.

turkish airline website says roundtrip IST-ASR ticket cost $165. ball park what would it cost buying the ticket in turkey?

also, is Kayseri the only airport open right now in Cappadocia

Hi Leverett

There is no cheap ticket in Turkey. If you are buying domestic ticket you can get the same price. There is no competition in Turkey, ONLY Turkish AirLines. If you buy ticket in USA there are some Consolidators you may get cheaper then Turkish Ailrlines. Talk to them on their 800 number and I am sure you can get some discount.

Sinan Akdeniz

Thanks. Very helpful

I was quoted today (March 3)from an agent in Turkey, Istanbul-Kayseri one way with Turkish Airlines is US$105 and with Onur Air US$75, when bought in Turkey.

BTW, if you are outside of Turkey, you can probably not even book the fare that you are quoting. I did the same exercise a couple of years ago and ended up having to book through someone locally in Turkey to get the rate you see on TA website. At the time it was about $85 each way (we flew into Kayseri and out of Antalya, didn't need to purchase a RT)

Turkish airlines does have an airpass which offers discounts on the domestic flights. We are paying about $330 each for Istanbul-Izmir, Izmir-Istanbul-Kayseri, then Adana-Istanbul (4 flights--unfortunately, the Izmir to Kayseri counts as two legs).

Several people have told me that only Kayseri is open now in Cappadocia.

Here is information on the airpass (taxes of course bumps it up a bit)

VISIT TURKEY AIRFARE

For travelers residing outside of Turkey and traveling at least one international segment with Turkish Airlines, we offer an economical way to visit a number of domestic cities within Turkey, when purchased prior to departure. Our VISIT TURKEY AIRFARE is based on the number of flight segments within Turkey needed during your visit to our fascinating country. Ask about the Visit Turkey Airfare, or request our VISIT TURKEY brochure at [email protected] and see how much your dollar can buy. (Fares are exclusive of applicable taxes.)




Adult Fare
Child's Fare

2 Flights
$164
$102

3 Flights
$221
$128

4 Flights
$284
$169

5 Flights
$308
$189

I don't understand NOW. What does lacontessa doing here? Can I put any advertisement here?.
I think NOT bacause I am Turkish man

But I will keep write here to help people even fodor.com not allow me put advertisement here or sell something.

Thanks

Sinan Akdeniz

I haven't checked but have you looked at buying tickets direct to Kayseri from the USA but with a stopover in Istanbul. I've tried this numerous times to various Turkish cities and it normally works out cheaper than buying an internal ticket separately.

Sinan--I am NOT selling anything. I am a tourist, have never been to Turkey and am planning my first trip to Turkey the end of this month. I was just sharing information that I had learned myself. Please DO NOT be so quick to judge others and to fling insults. We Fodorites appreciate the tips you have given in the past. But, you should temper your responses. Respectfully.

Now there is onur air and fly air flying from Ýst to ankara and vice versa and their fees are about 70 usd ow.
they fly several times a day.
tickets are only sold in Turkey.
regards

Nejat

Hi Sinan,

I also did not understand what your point is. lacontessa is giving information or sharing his & her
experience. Plus she is promoting Turkish Airlines.... Can it be a misunderstanding ?

Now you are learning Murat. Good for you and your friends in Cappadocia

Sinan

I was thinking of posting a request for recommendations of a reputable travel agent in Turkey-if some of the above garbage is what they get up to then it seems better to ask at my hotel when I arrive! lacontessa- I appreciate your input very much. I looks like Onur air is giving Turkish airlines a bit of competition!

After some research looks like cheapest way to do this is to plan ahead and buy the domestic segments at the time of buying the international flight.

Alternatively less cost efficient but some domestic tour packages come bundled with domestic flight tix at a lower price (although true be told it's hard to seperate the cost of of just the tour with the airline tix).

In short, if you can try to figure out in advance where you're going in Turkey, can probably save some money booking all flights, international and domestic

Thanks for the support. As to travel agents, this forum has feedback regarding several companies (e.g., Pacha, Go-Today), guidebooks also list suggested ones (e.g, Insight, Argeus). I also have found Tom Brosnahan's turkey website to be helpful. We have booked a 5 night air-hotel package in Istanbul through the US agent for Turkish airlines (Troy Tours). They have been very responsive to our emails and have told us when it is cheaper for us to book directly, or when they don't have the answer for us--so we will have experience with more than one travel agency when we return in April after 2 weeks in Turkey. Will give further feedback then.

Now Onur air and Fly air charter firms are flying domestically 40 % cheraper than Turkish airlines.
in case you need tickets I may be helpfull to you.
regards
Nejat incedogan
guide/affiliated travel agent

Nejat;
Flyair does not fly to Kayseri....!

I meant flying to Ankara.
and take bus from Ankaea.
It is worth seeing The museum in Ankara.
Nejat