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

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VF4221
VF Valuair
7M8
8:40 PM
+03
10:25 PM
+03
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF4220
VF Valuair
7M8
11:25 AM
+03
1:00 PM
+03
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Kars to Ankara
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 533 mi 1h 45m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

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, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 7M8 1h45
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.

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KSY to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
162
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.

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
Airports within 200 miles of KSY with service to Esenboğa International Airport.

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.

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 connections3 hubs
Origin: KSY
Full nameKars Airport
IATA / ICAOKSY / LTCF
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation5,889 ft / 1,795 m
Destination: ESB
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KSY to ESB flights.
Nonstop flights from Kars Airport to Esenboğa International Airport take approximately 1h 45m. The route covers 533 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Valuair.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from KSY to ESB. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAW, ADB and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ranges from 1 hours 45 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

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via SAW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Iğdır (IGD), Ağrı (AJI) and Erzurum (ERZ).