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How to Travel from

Kars to Istanbul Airport

by Plane, Rideshare or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Kars Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.60–$178.34

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Kars Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$57.32–$121.02
Plane from Iğdır Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.78–$165.60
Plane from Erzurum Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.41–$121.02

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Kars Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.68–$318.46

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Kars to Sivas
Ave. Duration:
14h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$12.74
Train from Sivas to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$16.56
Train from Kars to Erzurum
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.69–$5.22
Train from Kars to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
26h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38
Train from Ankara to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.11–$8.92

Bus operators

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Artvin bus station to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
23h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$34.39

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Trabzon to Istanbul
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 Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.97–$8.28
Bus from Istanbul Kadıköy to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.71–$7.64

Ali Osman ULUSOY

Website:
aliosmanulusoy.com/
Bus from Trabzon to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
17h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$38.22

Yesil Artvin Ekspres

Phone:
(0466)2126161
Website:
yesilartvinekspres.com.tr/
Bus from Kars to Artvin
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.04–$20.38

Iğdırlı Tourism

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kars to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to train which costs $17.39 - $26.09 and takes 24h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kars to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $52.17 - $97.83 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Kars to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Kars and arriving at Istanbul Airport Bus via Trabzon and Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 17m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Kars to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Kars and arriving at Istanbul Airport via Sivas, Söğütlüçeşme, Yenikapi and Gayrettepe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 10m.

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

The distance between Kars and Istanbul Airport (IST) is 1213 km. The road distance is 1461.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kars to Istanbul Airport (IST) without a car is to train which takes 24h 10m and costs $17.39 - $26.09 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Kars to Istanbul Airport (IST), including transfers.

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

Kars to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by Iğdırlı Tourism, depart from Kars station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Kars to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $52.17 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17.39 - $26.09 and takes 24h 10m, you could also bus via Trabzon, which costs and takes 25h 17m.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between Kars to Istanbul Airport (IST) is 1461 km. It takes approximately 19h 15m to drive from Kars to Istanbul Airport (IST).

Where can I stay near Istanbul Airport (IST)?

There are 93+ hotels available in Istanbul Airport (IST). Prices start at $28.63 per night.
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