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Distance to Van3.6 miles
Distance to Bostaniçi6.6 miles
Most popular destinationIstanbul

About Van Airport

  • Van Airport is a main airport for Van and is located in Van Province.

  • As a major gateway to the wider region, the airport operates as a hub for nearby cities like Erciş and Patnos.

  • Choose from these well-known airlines at Van Airport for your next trip:

  • Not sure where to go if you're planning a trip out of Van? Direct flights from Van Airport can take you to some standout destinations, including:

    • Istanbul

    • Ankara

    • Antalya

    • Izmir

    • Tarsus

  • April, June, and September are the busiest months at Van Airport. April draws visitors as temperatures become more comfortable for exploring the region, including Lake Van and the historic island of Akdamar. June brings summer tourism, and September sees a late-season surge before autumn sets in.

  • March, November, and December are the quietest months at Van Airport. March sits in the pre-spring shoulder period, when travel demand has yet to pick up. November and December bring colder, harsher conditions to eastern Türkiye, and visitor numbers tend to ease considerably through both months.

How to get from Van Airport to Van

  • You can make your way to the centre of Van by bus from the airport. The HAVAŞ takes around 20 minutes to arrive at a central hub like Van city centre.

  • It usually takes around 15 minutes to drive from Van Airport to Van by taxi or rideshare service, though traffic conditions can affect journey times.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options into the city.

How to get to Van Airport from Van

  • If you're travelling from the city by bus, take the HAVAŞ. Get on at Van city centre and it'll take roughly 20 minutes to reach the airport.

  • The drive from central Van to the airport takes about 15 minutes.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options from the city to the airport.

Van Airport facilities

  • Van Airport has one main terminal.

Where to stay near Van Airport

  • Whether you have a late flight to Van Airport or an early check-in, Ramada by Wyndham Van is there when you want to rest close by. It's just 5 kms (3 miles) away and features parking, a 24-hour front desk, and a currency exchange service.

  • Another option that's close by is Doubletree by Hilton Van. Roughly 2 kms (1 mile) from the airport, amenities here include luggage storage, a bar, and air conditioning.

  • Or make the night before or after your flight easier at Elite World Go Van Edremit. From the airport, it's about 3 kms (2 miles) away and offers a laundry, a 24-hour front desk, a sauna, and more.

Car rental options near Van Airport

  • Flying into Van to begin your trip? Pick up a car rental at Van Airport and start ticking off the places on your list.

  • Sixt, Alamo and Avis are some of the most popular providers. You'll find vehicle types for different plans, from short city hops to longer trips.

Van Airport FAQs

Yes, Pegasus Airlines operates to and from both Van Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, AJet operates to and from both Van Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, Turkish Airlines operates to and from both Van Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes. There are Sixt, Garenta, Alamo, Eren Rent a Car, National, Enterprise, Budget, Avis and Nissa Car Rental pick-up points in or near to Van Airport’s Arrivals or Departures areas.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Van Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Van Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Van Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Van Airport’s departure lounge.

Ramada by Wyndham Van is the highest-rated hotel near Van Airport, just 2.5 miles away. Other great hotels nearby include Doubletree by Hilton Van (1.1 miles from the airport), and Elite World Go Van Edremit (2.3 miles away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Van Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Van Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Van Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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