Cheap flights from Kars to Istanbul from $50 KSY → IST, SAW
Kars Airport (KSY) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $85 with Pegasus Airlines, 24 Nov – 27 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $50 with Ajet, 8 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $50, Ajet, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $85, 24 Nov to 27 Nov
- Usual return price
- $99 to $123
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $85 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Ajet
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 2 h 20 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $99 to $123.
Cheapest return found recently
$85
24 Nov – 27 Nov · Pegasus Airlines
Kars Airport (KSY) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 10:15 a.m. · Return leaves 7:15 a.m. · 4 h 20 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$85
24 Nov – 27 Nov · Pegasus Airlines
Kars Airport (KSY) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 10:15 a.m. · Return leaves 7:15 a.m. · 4 h 20 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$85 24 Nov – 27 Novfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $71 to $124.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates from 18 Nov to 2 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?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 24 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
32 fares on 7 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov – 23 Nov | $95 | Pegasus Airlines | Kars Airport (KSY) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Nov – 27 Nov | $85 | Pegasus Airlines | Kars Airport (KSY) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Dec – 9 Dec | $104 | Ajet | Kars Airport (KSY) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Dec – 17 Dec | $104 | Turkish Airlines | Kars Airport (KSY) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 15 Dec | $103 | Ajet | Kars Airport (KSY) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $141 | Turkish Airlines | Kars Airport (KSY) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Jan 2027 – 5 Jan 2027 | $165 | Turkish Airlines | Kars Airport (KSY) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $85.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Ajet.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $50 to $62.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$50
8 Dec · Ajet
Kars Airport (KSY) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 11:25 a.m. · 2 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$50
8 Dec · Ajet
Kars Airport (KSY) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 11:25 a.m. · 2 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$50 8 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$47 1 Decfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $38 to $67.
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 12 departure dates from 13 Nov to 10 Aug 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?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 8 Dec, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
16 fares on 12 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov | $73 | Pegasus Airlines | Kars Airport (KSY) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Nov | $55 | Pegasus Airlines | Kars Airport (KSY) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Nov | $50 | Pegasus Airlines | Kars Airport (KSY) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Nov | $50 | Pegasus Airlines | Kars Airport (KSY) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Nov | $52 | Turkish Airlines | Kars Airport (KSY) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Dec | $47 | Turkish Airlines | Kars Airport (KSY) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Dec | $50 | Ajet | Kars Airport (KSY) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Dec | $57 | Turkish Airlines | Kars Airport (KSY) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Dec | $58 | Turkish Airlines | Kars Airport (KSY) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Feb 2027 | $58 | Turkish Airlines | Kars Airport (KSY) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 May 2027 | $93 | Ajet | Kars Airport (KSY) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Aug 2027 | $109 | Pegasus Airlines | Kars Airport (KSY) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $47.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Ajet.
Premium cabin fares from Kars to Istanbul
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 24 Nov – 27 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 8 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Kars to Istanbul?
Return
The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 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 | $92 | $71 | Cheapest seen | 43 |
| 7–13 days | $93 | $71 | +1% | 37 |
| 14–29 days | $104 | $87 | +13% | 38 |
| 30–59 days | $112 | $103 | +22% | 19 |
| 90–179 days | $157 | $137 | +71% | 25 |
One-way
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 9% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 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 | $50 | $40 | +10% | 49 |
| 7–13 days | $46 | $40 | Cheapest seen | 44 |
| 14–29 days | $51 | $38 | +12% | 49 |
| 30–59 days | $56 | $50 | +23% | 41 |
| 60–89 days | $59 | $56 | +30% | 30 |
| 90–179 days | $59 | $58 | +30% | 33 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Igdir → Istanbul
110 km from Kars
$132
$47 more than flying from Kars
30 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 · IGD → SAW · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Yerevan → Istanbul
129 km from Kars
$160
$75 more than flying from Kars
30 Jan 2027 – 2 Feb 2027 · EVN → SAW · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Agri → Istanbul
98 km from Kars
$228
$143 more than flying from Kars
16 Nov – 16 Nov · AJI → SAW · out nonstop, back 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Gyumri → Istanbul
67 km from Kars
$295
$210 more than flying from Kars
14 Dec – 31 Dec · LWN → IST · out 1 stop, back 2 stops
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Igdir → Istanbul
110 km from Kars
$53
$3 more than flying from Kars
30 Dec · IGD → SAW · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Agri → Istanbul
98 km from Kars
$67
$17 more than flying from Kars
11 Dec · AJI → SAW · nonstop
found 3 days ago
Yerevan → Istanbul
129 km from Kars
$90
$40 more than flying from Kars
13 Jan 2027 · EVN → SAW · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Gyumri → Istanbul
67 km from Kars
$121
$71 more than flying from Kars
9 Jan 2027 · LWN → SAW · stops unknown
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 24 Nov – 27 Nov. 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 Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $85 with Pegasus Airlines, 24 Nov to 27 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $99 to $123.
How much is a one-way flight from Kars to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $50 with Ajet, 8 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $47 with Turkish Airlines, 1 Dec, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $50 to $62.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Kars to Istanbul?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $85, 24 Nov to 27 Nov, found 2 days ago. December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $47, 1 Dec, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Kars to Istanbul?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 9% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Kars to Istanbul?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $85 with Pegasus Airlines, 24 Nov to 27 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $50 with Ajet, 8 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Kars to Istanbul?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Ajet on 8 Dec, takes 2 h 20 min from Kars Airport (KSY) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Kars to Istanbul?
Between 18 Nov and 2 Jan 2027, Turkish Airlines has the cheapest return on 3 of the 7 departure dates we hold, Pegasus Airlines on 2 and Ajet on 2. Between 13 Nov and 10 Aug 2027, Pegasus Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 5 of the 12 departure dates we hold, Turkish Airlines on 5 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
