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Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Kars and Istanbul Airport.

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

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.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £128 return, compared with £174 via a stopover through Ankara Esenboga (ESB).

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ajet and Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Most connecting flights from Kars to Istanbul Airport pass through Ankara Esenboga (ESB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 38% on the Kars to Istanbul Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £93 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £149, a difference of £56. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Kars to Istanbul Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 11:15 and lands at 13:40
• Latest: departs at 15:35 and lands at 18:00.

The flight takes about 2h 25m.

A direct flight from Kars to Istanbul Airport takes 2h 25m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £121 to £405. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kars to Istanbul Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £88, which is 45% above the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Return flights from Kars to Istanbul Airport range from £93 to £149, with an average of £128 over the past 12 months. Anything below £93 counts as a good deal.