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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to Kars:

• Earliest: departs at 08:20 and lands at 10:30
• Latest: departs at 12:45 and lands at 14:55.

The flight takes about 2h 10m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Istanbul Airport to Kars.

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Kars takes 2h 10m, covering 751 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Istanbul Airport to Kars range from £75 to £149, with an average of £126 over the past 12 months. Anything below £75 counts as a good deal.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Istanbul Airport to Kars flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Pegasus Airlines and Ajet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Kars flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £90 to £406. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Kars are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £78, which is 20% above the typical average for this route.

Kars Airport (KSY) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £32 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Avis
• Budget
• Nissa Car Rental
• Eren Rent
• Garenta

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Kars usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Kars (KSY).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul Airport to Kars route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 42 minutes.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 53% on the Istanbul Airport to Kars route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £79 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £166, a difference of £87. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Istanbul Airport and Kars.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.