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 Airport (IST) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane IST - VAN
2h 14m₺12,592–23,564Bus via Karacabey
cheapest- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Bursabus
- Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Karacabey bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Karacabey bus station to Van bus stationbus
31h 13m₺2,950–4,140Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to İzmitbus
- Take the bus from İzmit to Vanbus
25h 58mTrain, 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 8m₺8,829–11,954Drive 1,548.3 km
- Drive from Istanbul Airport to Vancar 1,548.3 km
20h 10m₺11,258–16,262
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 Karacabey which costs 2.900 ₺ - 4.200 ₺ and takes 31h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport to Van is to fly which takes 2h 14m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 24.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul Airport to Van. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Airport Bus and arriving at Van via İzmit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 58m.
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 25h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Istanbul Airport to Van, including transfers.
Istanbul Airport to Van bus services, operated by Istanbul Seyahat, depart from Istanbul Airport Bus station.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport to Van is to fly which takes 2h 14m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 24.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 25h 58m.
Istanbul Airport to Van bus services, operated by Istanbul Seyahat, arrive at İzmit 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 Airport (IST) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Istanbul Airport to Van via Istanbul Airport Bus and İzmit in around 25h 58m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- 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 59 59
- [email protected]
- Website
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to İzmit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Bursa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺850
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from İzmit to Van
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺3,200–4,500
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺3,200–4,500
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Bursa bus station to Karacabey bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺260–360
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Karacabey bus station to Van bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000–2,900
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Bursa bus station to Karacabey bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺300–390
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- 0546 717 17 17
- [email protected]
- Website
- bigakale.com.tr
Bus from Bursa bus station to Karacabey bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- bigakale.com.tr
- Phone
- +90 850 532 8888
- [email protected]
- Website
- aliosmanulusoy.com
Bus from Bursa bus station to Karacabey bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺100–150
- Schedules at
- aliosmanulusoy.com
- Phone
- 0850 600 00 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- efetur.com.tr
Bus from Bursa bus station to Karacabey bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- efetur.com.tr
- 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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