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How to get fromIstanbul Airport (IST) to Lake Vanby plane, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Lake Van by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Istanbul

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane plane IST - VAN
    2h 5m
    ₺12,000–32,000

  2. Bus to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Sabiha Gokcen Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane plane SAW - VAN
    5h
    ₺4,662–15,480

  3. Drive 1,414.3 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tatvancar car 1,414.3 km
    18h 21m
    ₺7,941–11,470

Istanbul (IST) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket₺12,069Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Lake Van.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,282 km
  • Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey and Lake Van, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul (IST) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) 4 times a day.

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