Review of Turkish Airlines flight from Nevşehir to Istanbul in Economy

This is the return trip from Cappadocia into Istambul, part of a trip around Europe in late 2013
Other flights on the trip
BOG-FRA on LH, not covered, just like this flight which was already covered.
FRA-CDG on LH
CDG-ZRH on LX
ZRH-IST on LX
IST-ASR on TK
NAV-IST on TK(you're here)
IST-FRA on LH
FRA-BOG on LH, not covered neither…practically identical to this flight
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So after an awesome pair of nights in Göreme, doing the balloon ride and then renting ATVs for the day, exploring the region on our own, we were on to our final step: Istambul.
I read that whilst Kayseri got most of the flights, Nevsehir had a closer airport thus we wouldn't have to get up very early for the flight. Prices were the same so that is why we arranged for such return flight. Moreover, there was another airport for the list, yay.
The hostel manager had already arranged with the van for our pick up, everything was settled, it was so painless and considerate I was really impressed. So we had an awesome breakfast and in no time we were picked and on our way to Nevsehir's airport. We picked other tourists and then crossed Nevsehir, the airport was actually far from Nevsehir (or so it felt).
By the time we arrived to the airport our plane was already waiting for us..
The terminal building. Turkey seems not to invest a lot in making their regional airports pretty, but at least they are clean and functional.

Our airbus from the terminal, don't know why there was a crowd

Check in was swift and painless, no trouble about weight issues (we were actually over the advertised limit), boarding passes handled and into the boarding gate. We were called to the plane in no time, thankfully everything was fast, the airport didn't have much to do or see. Practically a small check in/public zone, and a very tiny gate.
Awesome surroundings!

The terminal from the airside, check the crowd, the ATC tower at the far right

Isn't it lovely to board the plane this way on a sunny day?

The cabin was fitted with black leather seats, it seemed somewhat crowded… we where greeted by a fine looking FA, these girls were so beautiful!
PSUs evidenced that the plane had its good years on, but it looked immaculate.

Pitch appropriate for a domestic flight, doubtful about something longer than 2h

The view from my window

Taxi into RWY 29 and backtrack…immediate takeoff
The terminal building

Surroundings, the view was awesome

Passing by what I guess is Hirfanl? Dam

Then, Lake Tuz was visible…I was so happy with the views

By then, meals were given it was really good, the dessert not so much but I loved everything else.

Ankara was visible too (we where warned by the guys at the front office)

Then weather wasn't that good…only mountains protruded from the clouds

Between the clouds, it was obvious we were now over the Marmara sea, reckon these are the Prince's Islands (?)

Uluda? (?)

Gloomy weather

Eventually more decent views were permitted

Landing on RWY06

I regret so much not taking a flight between IST and SVO so I could ride on the IL96, had I known they're to be retired this year

International platform dominated by TK, Star Alliance pals and a QR lurker

Hello you, nice to meet you

Whilst TK is dominant, Onur Air has also healthy presence

Osmaniye at the Gate

Bags took very long to be delivered, and then we were off into the Metro Station. Gee it was far! there were golf carts taking people to the station, the girls in our group were picked, then we all meet and went to the metro. Everything ok…till we had to make the connection to the tram in Aksaray, suddenly I didn't feel in Istambul, but in Bogotá or in Barranquilla. The tram was chaotic, but people were so condescending and helpful, finally we made it to our hostel.