How to get from Istanbul to Van
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Van. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1261 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 3, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1261 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €60Checked Sep 3 | 2hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €62Older observation | 25h 07m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€60Checked Sep 32h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€62Older observation25h 07m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Van: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Van Ferit Melen Airportflight
AJet·2h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Van
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
Departures from Istanbul to Van
Best Van Turizm runs 13 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:15 and the last at 22:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Van Turizmbus | 13 | 00:15 | 22:35 |
| FlixBusbus | 2 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
AJetSabiha Gökçen Airport-Van Ferit Melen AirportSee live options and dates →Vangölü TurizmIstanbul-PatnosBook →
Kamil KoçPatnos-VanBook →On this route you travel with AJet, Vangölü Turizm, Kamil Koç; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Van works
Start with a VF flight from Istanbul to Van, about 2h. In total it's roughly €60 over 2h, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Van: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Van?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Van from Istanbul?
About 1261 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Van cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €60 to €62. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Van?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Van?
About 2h, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Van?
Istanbul is SAW and Van is VAN, so this route is usually written SAW to VAN.
Which operators run Istanbul to Van?
On this route you travel with AJet, Vangölü Turizm, Kamil Koç.
Can you get from Istanbul to Van without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 25h 07m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Van?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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