Flying from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Kars Airport (KSY): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Kars Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Take your pick of seven weekly Ankara Esenboga Airport to Kars Airport flights. The 11:40 departure with AJet is the earliest flight you can take. AJet operates the latest service of the day at 13:25.
Leave plenty of time to catch your ESB to KSY flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
AJet offers direct flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Kars Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Kars — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if your schedule allows.
AJet tops the list for bookings on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Kars Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between ESB and KSY:
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Izmir Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Kars Airport (KSY)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ankara Esenboga Airport to Kars Airport flight is Rs12,467. A return fare right now is Rs24,912. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from ESB to KSY by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Kars Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
Of all flights departing from Ankara Esenboga Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Ankara Esenboga Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Ankara. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Kars Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to ESB:
Arriving at Kars Airport (KSY)
Consider staying at GRAND ANİ Hotel after arriving from your Ankara Esenboga Airport to Kars Airport flight. It's a short drive from KSY and a great option if you'd like to get some rest right away.
Travel at your own speed with a Kars Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from OTOTUR, Avis or Nissa Car Rental and venture far and wide through Kars and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Kars Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Kars Airport (KSY)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Kars Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Kars in March.
Book your flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Kars Airport for August if you want to explore Kars during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ESB to KSY in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -17ºC and 0ºC on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've seen Kars, now it's time to explore other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 386 kilometres south-west to Diyarbakir to tick off its popular sights. From Historic Walls of Diyarbakir to Diyarbakır Walls and Hamam, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 483 kilometres south-west of Kars, Malatya is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Taşhan, #ARSLANTEPE HÖYÜK AÇIK HAVA MÜZESİ and Battalgazi (Roma) Surları.