There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul Airport to Van by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane IST - VAN
2h 9m₺12,437–23,526Bus via Mustafakemalpaşa
cheapest- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to M.Kemal Paşa bus stationbus
- Take the bus from M.Kemal Paşa bus station to Van bus stationbus
35h 4m₺2,598–3,786Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Alibeyköy to Vanbus
26h 39m₺3,526–4,926Train, taxi
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain Yht
- Take the train from Sivas to Tatvantrain
- Take the taxi from Tatvan to Vantaxi
27h 3m₺8,829–11,954Drive 1,548.3 km
- Drive from Istanbul Airport to Vancar 1,548.3 km
20h 10m₺8,976–12,965
Istanbul Airport to Van by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport to Van is to bus via Mustafakemalpaşa which costs 2.600 ₺ - 3.800 ₺ and takes 35h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport to Van is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 24.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul Airport to Van. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Alibeyköy and arriving at Van via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 39m.
The distance between Istanbul Airport and Van is 1288 km. The road distance is 1548.3 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport to Van without a car is to bus which takes 26h 39m and costs 3.500 ₺ - 5.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Istanbul Airport to Van, including transfers.
Istanbul Airport to Van bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Alibeyköy station.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport to Van is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 24.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 3.500 ₺ - 5.000 ₺ and takes 26h 39m.
Istanbul Airport to Van bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Van station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul Airport to Van is 1548 km. It takes approximately 20h 10m to drive from Istanbul Airport to Van.
What companies run services between Istanbul Airport, Turkey and Van, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul (IST) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul Alibeyköy to Van once daily. Tickets cost ₺3,400–4,800 and the journey takes 24h 53m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Van Ferit Melen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sivas to Tatvan
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,200
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Alibeyköy to Van
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺3,400–4,800
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺3,400–4,800
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- HAVAİST
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–340
- Website
- HAVAİST
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to M.Kemal Paşa bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺460–650
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from M.Kemal Paşa bus station to Van bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000–2,800
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₺6,500–8,500
Beşminare Toki Taksi
- Phone
- +90 536 348 77 95
Dörtyol Taksi
- Phone
- +90 434 827 58 48
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