Ankara (ESB) to Kars (KSY) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Ankara (ESB) to Kars (KSY): AJet. The two airports are 532 miles (856 km) apart. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Istanbul, Istanbul and Izmir and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from ESB to KSY
- AJetNot in an alliance

ESB to KSY with one stop
4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Istanbul (SAW)Pegasus and AJet the whole way




- Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way


- Via Izmir (ADB)Pegasus and AJet, then SunExpress



- Via Baku (GYD)Azerbaijan Airlines the whole wayJ2

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ESB to KSY: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from ESB to KSY?
AJet flies nonstop from Ankara (ESB) to Kars (KSY).
How far is Ankara from Kars by plane?
Ankara (ESB) and Kars (KSY) are 532 miles (856 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does ESB to KSY cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ESB to KSY with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Ankara and Kars?
The most direct connections are through Istanbul (SAW), Istanbul (IST), Izmir (ADB) and Baku (GYD). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Pegasus through Istanbul.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.