Kars (KSY) to Ankara (ESB) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Kars (KSY) to Ankara (ESB): 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 KSY to ESB
- AJetNot in an alliance

KSY to ESB 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)SunExpress, then Pegasus and AJet



- Via Baku (GYD)Azerbaijan Airlines the whole wayJ2J2


KSY to ESB: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from KSY to ESB?
AJet flies nonstop from Kars (KSY) to Ankara (ESB).
How far is Kars from Ankara by plane?
Kars (KSY) and Ankara (ESB) 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 KSY to ESB cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for KSY to ESB with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Kars and Ankara?
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.