Erkilet International Airport – ASR Kayseri
Erkilet International Airport is also known as Kayseri Erkilet Airport and is located in Kayseri, Turkey nestled in the Kayseri Province. This public and military airport has an airport code of ASR and is operated by the Turkish Air Force and the State Airports Administration.
Kayseri Erkilet Airport is a minor international airport with a capacity of attending to 600,000 annually. In 2007, a new terminal was opened with an improved capacity of up to one million passengers in a year. This airport can now accommodate bigger aircrafts such as the Boeing 747. Nonetheless, ASR usually serves smaller jets including the Boeing 737 and 757, which are common in Kayseri Airport.
Best Time to Visit
Erkilet International Airport mainly serves the town of Kayseri and Sarimsakli. There are several airlines operating in ASR such as Turkish Airlines, Turkey’s national flag carrier and AtlasGlobal, which cater to both domestic and international flights. Other carriers include Pegasus Airlines and AnadoluJet with regular routes to and from Kayseri among many other airlines.
What to Do & Area Attractions
If you are looking for options other than ASR Airport, there are no nearby airports in Kayseri. However, the closest to Erkilet International Airport is Merkez Airport, which has an airport code of MQJ and a distance of 101 miles. There are no airport hotels inside ASR but there are many hotels around town. The Radisson Blu Hotel Kayseri is a convenient hotel located less than 3 miles away from the airport and is a popular choice among travelers. Another good choice is the Wyndham Grand Kayseri, located within a 3-mile radius from the ASR Airport.