There are 5 ways to get from Van to Albania by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza
best- Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane VAN - TIA
6h 40m$139–570Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Van to Istanbul Otogaribus
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
- Take the bus from Pogradec to Tiranabus
43h 43m$118–172Drive 2,490.3 km
- Drive from Van to Tiranacar 2,490.3 km
31h 3m$451–651Fly to Ohrid Airport, drive
- Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Ohrid Airport (OHD)plane VAN - OHD
- Drive from Ohrid Airport (OHD) to Pogradeccar
16h 50m$215–771Bus via Lapseki
- Take the bus from Van bus station to Lapseki bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Lapseki to Keşanbus
- Take the bus from Kesan Bus Station to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Tiranabus
2d 3h
Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Van to Albania is to bus which costs $110 - $180 and takes 43h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Van to Albania is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Van to Albania. However, there are services departing from Van and arriving at 9 Katëshet A via Istanbul, Pogradec and Terminal D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 43m.
The distance between Van and Albania is 2058 km. The road distance is 2490.3 km.
The best way to get from Van to Albania without a car is to bus which takes 43h 43m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Van to Albania, including transfers.
Van to Albania bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Van station.
The best way to get from Van to Albania is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 43h 43m.
Van to Albania bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Albania is 1h behind Van. It is currently 10:53 PM in Van and 9:53 PM in Albania.
What companies run services between Van, Turkey and Albania?
Turkish Airlines, AJet, and Pegasus Airlines fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Van to 9 Katëshet A via Istanbul, Pogradec, Pogradec, Tirana, and Terminal D in around 43h 43m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–800
Flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Ohrid Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,200
Flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Ohrid Airport via Ankara, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $200–750
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Van to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- $70–100
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Van to Albania is 2490 km. It takes approximately 31h 3m to drive from Van to Albania.
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