Best Time to Visit Cappadocia

April to June, September to October

Months to avoid: July to August (heat and peak crowds), deep winter (frequent flight cancellations)

Recommended stay: 2-3 days

Plan Cappadocia for April to June, September to October. Give it 2-3 days. The window to avoid is July to August (heat and peak crowds), deep winter (frequent flight cancellations).

What the season gets you

• Sunrise balloon flights over the fairy chimneys are unforgettable
• Underground cities carved meters deep are eerie and astonishing
• Cave hotels turn the stay itself into part of the experience