Non-stop flights to Kars (KSY)
Kars Airport is a small airport in Turkey. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 4 domestic flights to Kars.
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All direct flights to Kars Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Kars Best time to visit Kars Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 92 flights arriving at Kars Airport, which are 21 flights per week or 3 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Kars are routes from Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW) in Turkey and Istanbul (IST), also in Turkey. These two routes together are operated 64 times this month, and make up for 70% of all monthly arrivals at Kars Airport.
The longest flight to Kars KSY is departing from Izmir (ADB). This non-stop flight takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes and covers a distance of 864 miles (1,390 km).
List of all direct flights to Kars
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Kars, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Kars.
Airlines flying to Kars
Currently, there are 4 airlines that fly to Kars. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all KSY flights:
What is the best time to visit Kars?
🌳 🍂 Warm Continental
Warm Continental destinations such as Kars enjoy summer temperatures that fluctuate between 20°C and 28°C (68°F to 82°F), with some heatwaves leading to even hotter days. Winters are mostly cold and snowy, with average temperatures ranging from -5°C to 0°C (23°F to 32°F). Travelers can enjoy the vibrant autumn scenery, ski during the winter season, or enjoy the comfortable to warm summer months.
If you're planning a trip to Kars, the best time to visit is from late spring through the end of summer, when the weather is pleasantly warm from May to August. Winters can be quite cold, with frost occurring almost every month from November to March and regular snowfall. This makes the mountainous regions perfect for winter sports, offering great opportunities for a winter getaway as well!
International flights to Kars
Currently there are no international flights to Kars. The only flights to Kars are domestic flights within Turkey. To get to Kars from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Istanbul or Istanbul (Sabiha).
Domestic flights to Kars
Flights from Turkey to Kars
There are 4 airports in Turkey that have non-stop domestic flights to Kars.
From Ankara, direct flights are offered by AJet.
From Istanbul, the only airline with direct flights is Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Istanbul (Sabiha), you can fly non-stop with AJet or Pegasus.
From Izmir, the only airline with direct flights is SunExpress. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
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Alternative airports near Kars
Flying to an alternative airport near Kars could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Kars (KSY) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Gyumri (LWN) and Iğdır (IGD).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Kars?
There are 2 airports in Kars: Kars Airport (KSY) and Shirak Airport (LWN).
What is the best airport to fly into Kars?
The most convenient airport to fly into Kars is Kars Airport (KSY).
How many airlines fly to Kars?
There are 4 airlines flying to Kars from 4 airports around the world, as of March 2026.
Which airlines fly to Kars?
AJet, Turkish Airlines and Pegasus operate most flights to Kars. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Kars?
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying to Kars.
How many nonstop flights are there to Kars?
There are roughly 92 flights arriving at Kars every month (or 21 flights each week), from a total of 4 airports - all within Turkey.
What is the official name of Kars Airport?
The official name of Kars Airport is Kars Airport.
What is the airport code of Kars Airport?
The airport code of Kars Airport is KSY.
What are the most popular flights to Kars?
Istanbul (Sabiha), Istanbul and Ankara are the 3 most popular routes to Kars. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Kars, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Kars?
| Istanbul (Sabiha) to Kars | 2h 10m |
| Istanbul to Kars | 2h 25m |
| Ankara to Kars | 1h 40m |
| Izmir to Kars | 2h 30m |
