Travelling from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Kars Airport (KSY): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Esenboga International Airport to Kars Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Choose from seven weekly Esenboga International Airport to Kars Airport flights. The 11:45 departure with AJet is the earliest you can take. AJet operates the last service of the day at 11:45.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ESB to KSY flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
AJet is your ticket to exploring Kars (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Esenboga International Airport to Kars Airport offered by this airline.
AJet tops the list for bookings on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Esenboga International Airport to Kars Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between ESB and KSY:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Kars Airport (KSY)
Right now, RM193 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Esenboga International Airport to Kars Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM366. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ESB to KSY.
The cheapest month for flights from Esenboga International Airport to Kars Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Esenboga International Airport, 78.41% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Esenboga International Airport from central Ankara, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Esenboga International Airport to Kars Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near ESB:
Arriving at Kars Airport (KSY)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Esenboga International Airport to Kars Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KSY instead:
Grab a Kars Airport rental car and discover Kars and beyond with your own wheels. OTOTUR, Avis and Nissa Car Hire are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Kars Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Kars Airport (KSY) to central Kars
From Kars Airport, Kars is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Kars Airport (KSY)
The quietest month for a flight from Esenboga International Airport to Kars Airport is April, while February is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Kars based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Kars Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Kars, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -17ºC (1ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ESB to KSY around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've visited Kars, now it's time to discover other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey about 386 kilometres south-west to Diyarbakir to check off its popular sights. From St. Giragos Armenian Church to Deliller Hani and Behrampasa Mosque, 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 Malatya Museum, Malatya Park Kütüphanesi and Battalgazi Grand Mosque.