What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Kars flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

How often are flights from Istanbul to Kars delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Kars have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Kars flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Kars?

Turkish Airlines can get you from Istanbul Airport to Kars in just under 2h 10m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Istanbul Airport and Kars is about 751 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kars ranges from 10.0 - 90.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kars when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kars, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -9.0 C).

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kars from Istanbul?

For a flight from Istanbul to Kars, you will be flying into Kars. Kars (KSY) is just 2.9 mi from the center of the city. Kars is the only Kars airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. 0 airlines have flights to Kars from Istanbul on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Kars that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Kars flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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12:45-14:50

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Istanbul

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Kars

Wed 31/12

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£77

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12:20-14:30

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12:20-14:45

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Istanbul

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12:20-14:30

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Kars

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12:20-14:45

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Istanbul

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19:00-13:00

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Kars

Wed 31/12

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£108

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Istanbul

Thu 5/11

12:20-14:30

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Kars

Mon 9/11

15:15-17:40

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£121

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Istanbul

Sat 31/10

09:25-11:35

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Kars

Sat 7/11

15:15-17:40

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£121

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IST Istanbul - KSY Kars

ISTKSY

Istanbul

Fri 16/10

12:45-14:50

Nonstop2h 05m

Kars

Fri 23/10

15:35-18:00

Nonstop2h 25m

£121

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Mon 28/9

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Kars from Istanbul?
For a flight from Istanbul to Kars, you will be flying into Kars. Kars (KSY) is just 2.9 mi from the center of the city. Kars is the only Kars airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. 0 airlines have flights to Kars from Istanbul on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Kars?
Turkish Airlines can get you from Istanbul Airport to Kars in just under 2h 10m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Istanbul Airport and Kars is about 751 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Kars that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Kars flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Kars?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Kars.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Kars?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Kars by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Istanbul Airport to Kars as you normally would.

How often are flights from Istanbul to Kars delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Kars have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Kars flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Kars flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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