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

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VF4221
VF Valuair
73H
1:40 PM
+03
3:25 PM
+03
1h 45m
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VF4220
VF Valuair
73H
11:25 AM
+03
1:00 PM
+03
1h 35m
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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 3 hubs
ADB Gaziemir 4h 35m XQ → PCVF Gaziemir (ADB) to Ankara flights
IST Istanbul 4h 35m TK → ATB6JU Istanbul (IST) to Ankara flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 4h 40m PCVF → AZIBPC Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Ankara flights
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Kars to Ankara
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 533 mi 1h 45m nonstop

KSY–ESB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Valuair leads the route. The flight covers 533 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore KSY Routes ESB Routes KSY Live Flights ESB Live Flights
All flights from Ankara (ESB) Ankara to Kars flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KSY–ESB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VF Valuair 7 73H 1h45 – – –
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, KSY to ESB 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 KSY to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
ADB ~4h 35m IST ~4h 35m SAW ~4h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
173
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ankara from Kars

Nearby airports with service to Esenboğa International Airport.
Metric KSY→ESB IGD→ESB AJI→ESB
Distance from KSY – 57 mi 63 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 7 7
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 50m 1h 45m
Iğdır (IGD) to Ankara flights · Ağrı (AJI) to Ankara flights · Erzurum (ERZ) to Ankara flights
Airports within 200 miles of KSY with service to Esenboğa International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kars, it's 6:00 PM in Ankara.
Distance & Flight Time
533 mi / 859 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m gate to gate.
Facts

KSY–ESB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kars to Ankara route.
Route details
Distance533 mi / 859 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KSY
Full nameKars Airport
IATA / ICAOKSY / LTCF
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation5,889 ft / 1,795 m
Destination: ESB
Full nameEsenboğa International Airport
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KSY to ESB flights.
Nonstop flights from Kars Airport to Esenboğa International Airport take about 1h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 533 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KSY to ESB: 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 Adnan Menderes, İstanbul and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen.
Yes, return flights from ESB to KSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IGD, AJI and ERZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 KSY to ESB

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

KSY to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KSY to ESB is about 1 hours 45 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 Adnan Menderes, İstanbul and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Iğdır (IGD), Ağrı (AJI) and Erzurum (ERZ).