Kars is strategically located in eastern Turkey and has important connections by road and rail in terms of transportation. Transportation to the city is generally provided by road and rail. In addition, Kars Harakani Airport offers air transportation to the city and provides connections to major cities in Turkey, especially Ankara and Istanbul with domestic flights. Especially during the winter months, air transportation offers a great advantage in terms of the difficulty of using highways due to snow and icing.
Minibus and bus options are available for travel between Kars center and surrounding districts. Transportation within the city is mainly provided by municipal buses and minibuses, with regular services especially to central points and busy areas. The main bus and minibus stops in the center of Kars provide access to different parts of the city and meet the daily transportation needs of the locals.
As for transportation to the university in Kars, the main campus of Kafkas University is located very close to the city center. Transportation to the university can be easily provided by city minibuses and bus lines. There are also shuttle buses for students and academic staff, which make regular trips to and from the campus to the city center, especially at the beginning and end of peak class hours. Additional transportation options are also available around the university from time to time, depending on the student population.
In general, although Kars has a good regional position in terms of transportation infrastructure, adverse weather conditions, especially in winter months, can make transportation difficult. During these periods, weather reports should be taken into account when planning transportation and necessary measures should be taken. However, urban and intercity connections are generally adequate and offer a variety of options for visitors to Kars and locals.