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

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VF4220
VF Valuair
7M8
11:25 AM
+03
1:00 PM
+03
1h 35m
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VF4221
VF Valuair
7M8
8:40 PM
+03
10:25 PM
+03
1h 45m
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Ankara to Kars
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 533 mi 1h 35m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

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, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 7M8 1h35 – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 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
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
146
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.
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 connections4 hubs
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 approximately 1h 35m. The route covers 533 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Valuair.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from ESB to KSY. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TZX, ADB, IST and SAW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes. 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

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TZX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.