How to get from Istanbul to Kars
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Kars. The most useful door-to-door route takes 17h by flight, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 1208 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
Istanbul to Kars: cheapest or fastest?
| Price | Duration | Transfers | Transport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended | $113 | 17h | 1 transfer | flight, bus |
| Cheapest found | $109 | 18h 55m | 2 transfers | flight, bus |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
The journey, step by step
- 1flightIstanbul → Kayseri
Pegasus Airlines - 2busKayseri → Kars
FlixBus
How the trip from Istanbul to Kars works
Start with a PC flight from Istanbul to Kayseri, about 1h 20m. Transfer in Kayseri and continue by FlixBus bus on to Kars (11h 45m). In total it's roughly EUR 99 over 17h, 1 transfer.
Who runs Istanbul to Kars
The Istanbul to Kars route is operated by Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus. You book directly with them; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to Kars: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Kars?
The most useful route takes about 17h by flight, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Kars from Istanbul?
About 1208 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Kars cost?
The best price in our latest search was €99. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Kars?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 17h in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Kars?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 17h.
Which operators run Istanbul to Kars?
This route is run by Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus. You book directly with them.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Kars?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or a trusted partner. We never add a booking fee, so the price you see is the price you pay there.
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