Flights from Kars Airport (KSY) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)

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Direct flights to Istanbul Airport from Kars are only offered by Turkish Airlines as this route is in low demand, so the options are limited. If this route is not ideal, the only other option is to get a flight with a stop over. The official airport code for Kars is KSY and for Istanbul Airport it is IST.

The cost of the flights varies significantly so we can’t provide you an estimate. Prices can be 50% cheaper if you book more than a month in advance. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.

Please see below the airlines that fly from Kars (KSY) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines212121115:0517:35VIEW FLIGHTS

The most direct flights are offered by Turkish Airlines but they only offer 1 flight per week. This flight departs 15:05 and goes by the flight number TK2715 and TK2717

If you wish to book your flight with Turkish Airlines then we advise you book direct from their website at thy.com. The best discounts can only be obtained from their website.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
15:05
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK2715
17:35
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK2717
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Tuesday
17:35
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK2717
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Wednesday
15:05
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK2715
17:35
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK2717
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Thursday
17:35
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK2717
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Friday
15:05
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK2715
17:35
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK2717
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Saturday
17:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK2717
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Sunday
17:35
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK2717
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Flights to Istanbul Airport are also available from airports close to Kars. Below we have provided a short list of routes which you could consider is you feel that are suitable.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Batumi to Istanbul 02 Hours 4 Minutes
Erzurum to Istanbul 02 Hours 3 Minutes
Yerevan to Istanbul 02 Hours 22 Minutes
Tbilisi to Istanbul 02 Hours 24 Minutes

Before you start your journey remember to check you have all your documents; in particular, your passport and flight tickets. You will be surprised at the amount of people of forget these!

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Flight Price FAQ - Kars (KSY) to Istanbul (IST)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Kars KSY to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Kars KSY to Istanbul IST is £16.70 ($21 €20.14)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Kars KSY to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct return flight from Kars KSY to Istanbul IST is £58.05 ($73 €69)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Kars KSY to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest return flight from Kars KSY to Istanbul IST is £52.48 ($66 €63.29)
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Flight Info FAQ - Kars (KSY) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from Kars to Istanbul?
The following airlines fly from Kars (KSY) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines.
How far is the flight from Kars to Istanbul?
The flight from Kars to Istanbul is 1,206KM or 749 miles.
How long does the flight from Kars to Istanbul to take?
The flight from Kars to Istanbul takes 2 Hours 14 Minutes.

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