The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kars Airport (KSY) in Kars, Turkey is 1,209 kilometers (751 miles / 653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within Turkey. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 02:27 in Istanbul, it's 02:27 in Kars.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,564 feet between the two airports. Kars Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kars (KSY) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Istanbul Airport (IST) and Kars Airport (KSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.