Cheap flights from Kars to Istanbul

One-way fares from $45 · KSY → IST · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Istanbul → Kars
Cheapest fare
$45

Pegasus Airlines · Mon, Nov 16

Cheapest month
November

from $45

Direct flights
Yes

Pegasus Airlines, Ajet and Turkish Airlines

Flight time
2h 15m

1,190 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Kars to Istanbul

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $45
  2. December 2026 $53
  3. January 2027 $87
  4. February 2027 $77

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Pegasus Airlines
Depart19:40 Mon, Nov 9KSY → SAW 2h 15m · Direct
$45one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart19:40 Mon, Nov 16KSY → SAW 2h 15m · Direct
$45one way, per person
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Turkish Airlines
Depart11:25 Sat, Nov 7KSY → SAW 2h 20m · Direct
$47one way, per person
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Turkish Airlines
Depart11:25 Tue, Nov 10KSY → SAW 2h 20m · Direct
$47one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart09:15 Thu, Nov 5KSY → SAW 2h 15m · Direct
$49one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart11:35 Sun, Nov 8KSY → SAW 2h 15m · Direct
$49one way, per person
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Turkish Airlines
Depart16:10 Wed, Nov 25KSY → IST 2h 25m · Direct
$52one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart09:45 Mon, Nov 30KSY → SAW 2h 15m · Direct
$53one way, per person
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About flights from Kars to Istanbul

Kars (KSY) and Istanbul (IST) are about 1,190 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 15m, and recent direct fares were with Pegasus Airlines, Ajet and Turkish Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $45, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Kars to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $45 with Pegasus Airlines, departing Monday, November 16, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $45 to $87.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kars to Istanbul?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $45 one way.

Are there direct flights from Kars to Istanbul?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Pegasus Airlines, Ajet and Turkish Airlines.

How long is the flight from Kars to Istanbul?

A direct flight takes about 2h 15m. Kars and Istanbul are around 1,190 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Kars to Istanbul?

Recent fares on this route were with Pegasus Airlines, Ajet and Turkish Airlines.

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