Kars Harakani Airport Taxi Fares
Taxis wait outside the arrivals exit at Kars Harakani Airport and run on the meter under the 2026 Kars tariff: a 75 TRY opening fee, 65 TRY per kilometre and a 225 TRY short-distance (indi-bindi) minimum. The airport is about 6 km from the centre, so the ride into town costs roughly 470 TRY and takes 10–15 minutes. Popular onward trips are the Ani Ruins near Ocaklı (about 45 km, roughly 3,000 TRY) and the Sarıkamış ski resort (about 55 km, roughly 3,650 TRY). Fares are estimates that move with traffic and exact distance; agree the route with the driver and make sure the meter is running.
Taxi meter information
Base fare
75 ₺
Per km
65 ₺/km
Destination Price Table
Kars metered tariff (2026): opening 75 TRY, per km 65 TRY, short-distance minimum 225 TRY. Kars Harakani Airport is about 6 km from the city centre (10-15 min by taxi). Route fares to the Ani Ruins and Sarıkamış are distance-based estimates.
Taxis run on the meter; the tariff is set by the local drivers' chamber and may change. Route fares are estimates; confirm the current opening/km rate with the driver.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi from Kars Airport to the city centre?›
About 470 TRY for the roughly 6 km trip (10–15 minutes). The 2026 meter is 75 TRY opening, 65 TRY per km, with a 225 TRY short-distance minimum. Confirm the rate with the driver.
How much is a taxi from Kars Airport to the Ani Ruins?›
Roughly 3,000 TRY to Ani near Ocaklı village (about 45 km). It is a distance-based estimate, so agree the fare and route with the driver before setting off.
Are there taxis at Kars Airport at night?›
Yes. Taxis wait outside arrivals and meet flights, which is useful because the municipal airport bus mainly runs around daytime flight times.