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How to Travel from

Istanbul Airport to Kars

by Plane, Rideshare or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.67–$108.28

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Kars
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$57.32–$121.02
Plane from Istanbul to Iğdır
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.78–$165.60
Plane from Istanbul to Erzurum
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.41–$121.02

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.57–$203.82

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivas
Ave. Duration:
7h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$16.56
Train from Sivas to Kars
Ave. Duration:
15h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.19
Train from Erzurum to Kars
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.69–$5.22
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.64–$28.02
Train from Ankara to Kars
Ave. Duration:
26h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$17.83

Bus operators

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Artvin
Ave. Duration:
21h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$34.39

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Trabzon
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.66–$34.39

HAVAİST

Phone:
0850 888 33 34
Website:
hava.ist/
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.10–$8.28
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.97–$7.64

Ali Osman ULUSOY

Website:
aliosmanulusoy.com/
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Trabzon
Ave. Duration:
17h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$38.22

Yesil Artvin Ekspres

Phone:
(0466)2126161
Website:
yesilartvinekspres.com.tr/
Bus from Artvin to Kars
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.04–$21.66

Iğdırlı Tourism

Phone:
90.476.228 69 01
Website:
igdirliturizm.com.tr/
Bus from Trabzon to Kars
Ave. Duration:
5h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kars?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kars is to train which costs $17.39 - $26.09 and takes 25h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kars?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kars is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $53.26 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Kars?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kars. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Airport Bus and arriving at Kars via Istanbul Otogari and Trabzon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Kars?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kars. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Airport and arriving at Kars via Gayrettepe, Yenikapi, Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Sivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 51m.

How far is it from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kars?

The distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Kars is 1213 km. The road distance is 1467.6 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kars without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kars without a car is to train which takes 25h 51m and costs $17.39 - $26.09 .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kars?

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kars, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kars bus from?

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kars bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kars train from?

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kars train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.

Train, bus or fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kars?

The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kars is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $53.26 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17.39 - $26.09 and takes 25h 51m, you could also bus via Trabzon, which costs and takes 25h 52m.

Where does the Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kars bus arrive?

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kars bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Trabzon station.

Where does the Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kars train arrive?

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kars train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sivas station.

Can I drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kars?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kars is 1468 km. It takes approximately 19h 13m to drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kars.

Where can I stay near Kars?

There are 19+ hotels available in Kars. Prices start at $15.90 per night.
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