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Flights from Istanbul to Kars

Nonstop flights from Istanbul (IST) to Kars (KSY) take about 2h 1m (1,210 km). Turkish Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $50 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Istanbul to Kars

Carriers on IST–KSY according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

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Istanbul to Kars fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $50 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$5026 Oct 2026—
Nov 2026$501 Nov 2026 · Turkish Airlines—
Dec 2026$5223 Dec 2026 · Turkish Airlines—
Jan 2027$9925 Jan 2027—

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $50 for October 2026, $52 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Istanbul to Kars, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Istanbul to Kars flights

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Kars?
A nonstop flight from Istanbul (IST) to Kars (KSY) takes about 2h 1m, covering 1,210 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Istanbul from Kars by air?
The great-circle distance between İstanbul Airport and Kars Airport is 1,210 km (752 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Kars?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the IST–KSY route include Turkish Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Istanbul to Kars cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on IST–KSY was $50 USD with Turkish Airlines (nonstop), departing 1 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Kars?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $50 one-way, against $99 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Turkey to Kars?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Kars visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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