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, 60 TRY per kilometre and a 200 TRY short-distance (indi-bindi) minimum. The airport is about 6 km from the centre, so the ride into town costs roughly 435 TRY and takes 10–15 minutes. Popular onward trips are the Ani Ruins near Ocaklı (about 45 km, roughly 2,775 TRY) and the Sarıkamış ski resort (about 55 km, roughly 3,375 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
60 ₺/km
Destination Price Table
Kars metered tariff (2026): opening 75 TRY, per km 60 TRY (100 m unit = 6 TRY), short-distance minimum (indi-bindi) 200 TRY, time unit 3.50 TRY per minute, hourly waiting 210 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi from Kars Airport to the city centre?›
About 435 TRY for the roughly 6 km trip (10–15 minutes). The 2026 meter is 75 TRY opening, 60 TRY per km, with a 200 TRY short-distance minimum. Confirm the rate with the driver.
How much is a taxi from Kars Airport to the Ani Ruins?›
Roughly 2,775 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 Vergül Turizm shuttle has no fixed timetable and runs around flight times.
