Ankara to Kars (ESB–KSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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VF4220
VF Valuair
73H
11:25 AM
+03
1:00 PM
+03
1h 35m
69%
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VF4221
VF Valuair
73H
1:40 PM
+03
3:25 PM
+03
1h 45m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 3h 58m AZIBPC → PCVF Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Kars flights
IST Istanbul 4h 13m ATB6JU → TK Istanbul (IST) to Kars flights
ADB Gaziemir 6h 45m PCVF → XQ Gaziemir (ADB) to Kars flights
TZX Trabzon ~4h 40m VF → Trabzon (TZX) to Kars flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Ankara to Kars
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 533 mi 1h 35m nonstop

ESB–KSY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Valuair leads the route. The flight covers 533 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Kars (KSY) Kars to Ankara flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ESB–KSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VF Valuair 7 73H 1h35 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VF (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ESB to KSY direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ESB to KSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
SAW ~3h 58m IST ~4h 13m TZX ~4h 40m ADB ~6h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
160
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kars is 0 hours the same as Ankara.
ESB: +03 · KSY: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Ankara, it's 6:00 PM in Kars.
Distance & Flight Time
533 mi / 859 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m gate to gate.
Facts

ESB–KSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ankara to Kars route.
Route details
Distance533 mi / 859 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ESB
Full nameEsenboğa International Airport
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m
Destination: KSY
Full nameKars Airport
IATA / ICAOKSY / LTCF
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation5,889 ft / 1,795 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ESB to KSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Esenboğa International Airport to Kars Airport take about 1h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 533 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ESB to KSY: Valuair.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, İstanbul and Adnan Menderes.
Yes, return flights from KSY to ESB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ESB to KSY

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) and Kars Airport (KSY) are connected by nonstop service from Valuair. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ESB to KSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ESB to KSY is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 533 miles (859 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, İstanbul and Adnan Menderes. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.