Kars Harakani Airport
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Kars Harakani Airport (KSY) is the gateway to Kars, a windswept plateau city on Turkey's north-eastern frontier known for its Baltic-influenced Russian architecture, its famous cheese and honey, and as the base for two of eastern Anatolia's great sights: the UNESCO-listed Ani Ruins on the Armenian border and the Sarıkamış ski resort. The airport is about 6 km from the centre. There is no Havaş service here; per DHMİ the airport shuttle is operated by Vergül Turizm (approx. 100 TRY, no fixed timetable — call +90 532 580 2988), with metered taxis (about 435 TRY, 10–15 minutes) and rent-a-car also at the terminal. Shuttle departures are timed to flights, so confirm before travelling. For Ani (about 45 km) and Sarıkamış (about 55 km) a taxi or pre-arranged transfer is needed. The open car park follows the official 2026 DHMİ tariff at 180 TRY per day, with the first 15 minutes free.
Kars Harakani Airport Transport Guide
Kars Harakani Airport is about 6 km from central Kars, and there is no Havaş service here. According to DHMİ's official transport page, the airport passenger shuttle is operated by Vergül Turizm; commercial taxis and rent-a-car are also available. For sights such as the Ani Ruins and Sarıkamış, a taxi or pre-arranged transfer is used. Below is the approximate cost, duration and best use of each option.
Airport Shuttle (Vergül Turizm)
Per DHMİ, the airport passenger shuttle is operated by Vergül Turizm (contact: +90 532 580 2988). No fixed timetable or official tariff is published, so departures are arranged around flight times; industry sources put the fare at roughly 100 TRY. Confirm the exact time and price with Vergül Turizm. It is cheaper than a taxi but tied to flight times; travellers with heavy luggage or arriving off-schedule may prefer a taxi. For current details see the Kars shuttle page.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside arrivals around the clock. The 2026 Kars meter is a 75 TRY opening fee, 60 TRY per km and a 200 TRY short-distance minimum. Approximate route fares:
| Destination | Distance | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|
| Kars city centre | 6 km | 435 TRY |
| Ani Ruins (Ocaklı) | 45 km | 2,775 TRY |
| Sarıkamış ski resort | 55 km | 3,375 TRY |
Fares are estimates that move with traffic and exact distance; agree the route and fare with the driver before setting off. A pre-arranged transfer to a fixed price can be arranged for Ani and Sarıkamış.
Parking
The airport open car park (DHMİ) is on the official DHMİ tariff: 180 TRY per day for a car and 90 TRY for a motorcycle, with the first 15 minutes free. For hourly rates and current prices see the Kars Airport parking page.
Distances
Approximate road distances from Kars Harakani Airport (varies with season and road conditions):
| Destination | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kars city centre | 6 km | 10–15 min |
| Ani Ruins | 45 km | about 50 min |
| Sarıkamış | 55 km | about 1 hour |
| Lake Çıldır | 75 km | about 1.5 hours |
