Cheap flights from Kars to Ankara from $74 KSY → ESB
Kars Airport (KSY) → Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The cheapest return found recently is $154 with Turkish Airlines, 30 Dec – 3 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $74 with Turkish Airlines, 18 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $74, Turkish Airlines, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $154, 30 Dec to 3 Jan 2027
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, one-way fares from $71 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Turkish Airlines, Ajet
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 45 min
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$154
30 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 · Turkish Airlines
Kars Airport (KSY) → Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Leaves 12:50 p.m. · Return leaves 10:30 a.m. · 3 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$154
30 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 · Turkish Airlines
Kars Airport (KSY) → Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Leaves 12:50 p.m. · Return leaves 10:30 a.m. · 3 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$154 30 Dec – 3 Jan 2027found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 17 days, 25 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $144 to $174.
17 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 30 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
7 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $154 | Turkish Airlines | Kars Airport (KSY) → Esenboga International Airport (ESB) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Turkish Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $73 to $81.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$74
18 Nov · Turkish Airlines
Kars Airport (KSY) → Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Leaves 12:50 p.m. · 1 h 45 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$74
18 Nov · Turkish Airlines
Kars Airport (KSY) → Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Leaves 12:50 p.m. · 1 h 45 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$74 18 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$71 19 Novfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 46 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $65 to $91.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 18 Nov to 14 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 18 Nov, 19 Nov costs $71: $3 less than the cheapest found recently.
Turkish Airlines · Kars Airport (KSY) → Esenboga International Airport (ESB) · nonstop · found 3 days ago
Every date we hold
4 fares on 4 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov | $74 | Turkish Airlines | Kars Airport (KSY) → Esenboga International Airport (ESB) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Nov | $71 | Turkish Airlines | Kars Airport (KSY) → Esenboga International Airport (ESB) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Jan 2027 | $80 | Ajet | Kars Airport (KSY) → Esenboga International Airport (ESB) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Jan 2027 | $84 | Ajet | Kars Airport (KSY) → Esenboga International Airport (ESB) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $71.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Turkish Airlines, Ajet.
Premium cabin fares from Kars to Ankara
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 30 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 18 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Kars to Ankara?
Return
Not enough history yet: in 17 days of return prices, 25 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
One-way
The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (46 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $75 | $65 | Cheapest seen | 16 |
| 7–13 days | $76 | $71 | +1% | 19 |
| 14–29 days | $83 | $76 | +11% | 9 |
| 60–89 days | $80 | $74 | +7% | 17 |
| 90–179 days | $86 | $72 | +15% | 19 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Agri → Ankara
98 km from Kars
$65
$9 less than flying from Kars
26 Nov · AJI → ESB · nonstop
found 5 days ago
Igdir → Ankara
110 km from Kars
$71
$3 less than flying from Kars
18 Nov · IGD → ESB · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 30 Dec – 3 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Kars to Ankara?
The cheapest return found recently is $154 with Turkish Airlines, 30 Dec to 3 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from Kars to Ankara?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $74 with Turkish Airlines, 18 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $71 with Turkish Airlines, 19 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $73 to $81.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Kars to Ankara?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $71, 19 Nov, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Kars to Ankara?
In 46 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Kars to Ankara?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $154 with Turkish Airlines, 30 Dec to 3 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $74 with Turkish Airlines, 18 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Kars to Ankara?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Turkish Airlines on 18 Nov, takes 1 h 45 min from Kars Airport (KSY) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Kars to Ankara?
Between 18 Nov and 14 Jan 2027, Turkish Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and Ajet on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work