Travelling from Izmir Airport (ADB) to Kars Airport (KSY): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Izmir Airport to Kars Airport.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your ADB to KSY flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Travelling to Kars (and then discovering more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a cinch with SunExpress. This popular airline offers direct flights from Izmir Airport to Kars Airport.
SunExpress is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With 78.57% of services landing as planned, SunExpress is the most punctual carrier offering ADB to KSY flights.
If you'd love to discover another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Izmir Airport to Kars Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Istanbul Airport is a well-known stop between ADB and KSY.
How to find the cheapest flights from Izmir Airport (ADB) to Kars Airport (KSY)
At the moment, $57 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Izmir Airport to Kars Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $113. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ADB to KSY.
The cheapest month for flights from Izmir Airport to Kars Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Izmir Airport to Kars Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Izmir Airport (ADB)
Izmir Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 84% of flights that take off from ADB reach their destination on time.
To reach Izmir Airport from central Izmir, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to ADB? If you're catching an early flight from Izmir Airport to Kars Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kars Airport (KSY)
Consider staying at GRAND ANİ Hotel after arriving from your Izmir Airport to Kars Airport flight. It's a short drive from KSY and a good choice if you want to catch some z's soon after landing.
Begin your adventure by picking up a Kars Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from OTOTUR, Avis or Nissa Car Rental to explore Kars and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Kars Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Kars Airport (KSY) to central Kars
Kars Airport to central Kars has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Kars Airport (KSY)
July is the most popular month for flights from Izmir Airport to Kars Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Kars in March.
Lock in your flight from Izmir Airport to Kars Airport for August if you'd like to visit Kars during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ADB to KSY in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -17ºC (1ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've done Kars, now it's time to discover other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 386 kilometres south-west to Diyarbakir to check off its must-visit sights. From Historic Walls of Diyarbakir to Diyarbakır Walls and Hamam, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Malatya, roughly 483 kilometres south-west of Kars. Taşhan, #ARSLANTEPE HÖYÜK AÇIK HAVA MÜZESİ and Battalgazi (Roma) Surları are key reasons to visit.