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Istanbul to Kars (SAW-KSY): Nonstop Upgrade & Award Space

Pegasus Airlines and AnadoluJet fly nonstop between Istanbul (SAW) and Kars (KSY), roughly 14 times a week. Because so many carriers compete on this route, premium seats turn over daily, and upgrade or award space can open and close within hours. 2LNR tracks confirmed availability on every SAW to KSY departure, so you know which flights have space before you book.

Data current as of July 21, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

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14
Nonstop flights a week
721 mi
Nonstop distance
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Confirmed upgrade & award space on every SAW to KSY departure

2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award availability on American, Delta, and Alaska and across 30 airlines, segment by segment, date by date. Open the calendar for Istanbul to Kars to see which departures have real space, or watch the route and get alerted when space opens.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each SAW to KSY departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Plan on the map

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Airlines flying Istanbul to Kars nonstop

Carriers operating SAW to KSY nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

  • Pegasus Airlines
  • AnadoluJet
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Frequently asked questions about SAW to KSY

How far is Kars from Istanbul?
SAW to KSY covers about 721 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; each scheduled departure on this page lists its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SAW to KSY?
Pegasus Airlines and AnadoluJet fly the route nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on both of them.
How many flights a week are there from SAW to KSY?
About 14 nonstop flights a week run between Istanbul and Kars in the current schedule, operated by Pegasus Airlines and AnadoluJet. Frequency shifts by season; the calendar on this page reflects what's currently scheduled.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on SAW to KSY?
Open the SAW to KSY calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the Istanbul to Kars route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

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