Turkish Airlines offers one flight every day from Ankara to Kars. The number of flights remains quite the same throughout the year. Flights from Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB) to Kars Harakani Airport (KSY) take nearly an hour and thirty five minutes.
There are also connecting flights offered over Istanbul in this route. If the hours of the flights between Ankara and Kars are not convenient for you, you may also consider the connecting flights over Istanbul to increase your alternatives. It would be advisable to pay attention to the transfer details while booking your flight from Ankara to Kars with a connecting flight over Istanbul.
Ankara has a busy air traffic all year round as it serves as a capital, as well as offering easy transport to anywhere in the country by its location in the heart of the Anatolia. Welcoming a large number of guests every day from all over the world both for business and trade, as well as political, educational and vacation purposes, Ankara owns an extremely cosmopolitan and modern presence. As a city highly advanced both in industry and agriculture, Ankara also stands out as a primary hub in production. Since Ankara serves as an administrative center countrywide, the capital has a perfectly organized lifestyle.
Passengers with a flight from Ankara take off from the sole airport in the city, Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB), which offers a couple of alternatives for transportation. If you are planning to use public transport, you may get on the municipal bus EGO numbered 442 from the city center. The bus heads towards airport, following the route Kızılay and Aşti (Bus Terminal). Another alternative departing from the city center would be the airport shuttles. Setting off from 19 Mayıs Stadium, shuttles reach the airport in a short time. In addition, it is also possible to reach Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB) via the cabs, serving 7/24 in the city.
As the country’s first city to start the day by its location in the easternmost part of Türkiye, Kars is also home to Sarıkamış, one of the most popular skiing centers countrywide. Owning a priceless cultural background thanks to many civilizations it had been a cradle to, Kars is a remarkable destination today by its sculptures, ancient cities and lovers.
Fascinating its guest by its cobblestone streets and local tastes as well, Kars is one of the coldest cities in Türkiye. During your stay in this pretty town, you may have a chance to visit the Ruins of Ani, a stunning site considered to be dating back to the 5th century and included in World Heritage List by UNESCO, as well as the volcanic caves and try the palatable tandoori made of goose meat, together with the famous grilled carp fish. Lake Çıldır, which is frozen during the months of winter, is another worth-seeing spot for an utterly different experience. If you happen to be in the city during the international festivals taking place in the lake, you may have a chance to join the tours to break the ice and catch fish or sled over the frozen lake. Make sure to enjoy your time in the ski tracks of various levels in Sarıkamış and visit Kars Castle as well.
You may easily reach the city center from the airport via the public buses operated by Kars Municipality. These buses operating in Airport and Faikbey Caddesi route depart in line with the flight hours. You may also consider renting a car from the car rental offices in the airport, or, take the cabs serving 7/24 to reach the center, which is only 7 kilometers away.