Flying from Istanbul to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN): What you need to know
Your travel plans take shape at one of Istanbul's main airports, Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Explore your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) taking off from either of these.
Book a direct Istanbul to Van Ferit Melen Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Van (where Van Ferit Melen Airport is located) and Istanbul share the UTC+3 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
With 28 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Istanbul Airport (IST) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) is the most popular route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from IST to VAN is with Turkish Airlines at 6:30pm.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to VAN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
You can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) departing from Istanbul Airport (IST).
When taking off from IST, you can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Van Ferit Melen Airport with Turkish Airlines.
The top choice among passengers flying between IST and VAN is Turkish Airlines.
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kms (25 miles) in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Consider beginning your travels from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). You can book a direct Istanbul to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
Take a direct flight from Istanbul to VAN with AJet. This is one of the leading airlines operating this route out of SAW.
AJet ranks number one in bookings on the SAW to VAN route.
Go with Pegasus Airlines if being on time is your priority. Its flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Van Ferit Melen Airport arrive as scheduled 81.82% of the time.
With public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to VAN flight:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)
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Getting from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to central Van
Van Ferit Melen Airport is about 2 kms (1 mile) from central Van. How long it'll take to get there in a taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)
£36 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Van Ferit Melen Airport. Return flights start at £80. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Istanbul to VAN, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN). January is the busiest month to travel to Van. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in November.
The warmest month in Van is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 30ºC. Book your Istanbul to VAN plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Van Ferit Melen Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC and 1ºC.
More about Van
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Van right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Istanbul to Van Ferit Melen Airport:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Karmravank Armenian Monastery, Ulu Cami and Castle Of Van are must-do's during your Van adventure.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Van is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) you'll want to see. Around 290 kms (180 miles) west of Van, a visit to Diyarbakir will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Historic Walls of Diyarbakir, Diyarbakır Walls and Hamam.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Erzurum, roughly 241 kms (150 miles) northwest of Van. Mount Palandöken, Citadel and Erzurum Saat Kulesi are among its highlights.
