There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Van by plane, train, bus, 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 from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane SAW - VAN
3h 40m₺3,849–15,966Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Vanbus
26h 13m₺1,400–1,800Train, bus
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Yildizelitrain Yht
- Take the bus from Yıldızeli to Vanbus
22h 9m₺2,165–3,223Train, taxi
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain Yht
- Take the train from Sivas to Tatvantrain
- Take the taxi from Tatvan to Vantaxi
26h 1m₺6,165–8,223Drive 1,512.3 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Vancar 1,512.3 km
20h 6m₺7,942–11,471Fly from Istanbul
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane IST - VAN
4h 7m₺11,475–17,535Bus via Susurluk
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Susurluk bus stationbus FlixBus KK1609A / ...
- Take the bus from Susurluk bus station to Van bus stationbus FlixBus KK0117
34h 17m₺2,492–3,470
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Van is to bus which costs 1.400 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 26h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Van is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs 3.800 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.
The distance between Istanbul (State) and Van is 1252 km. The road distance is 1512.3 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Van without a car is to train and bus which takes 22h 9m and costs 2.100 ₺ - 3.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Istanbul (State) to Van, including transfers.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Van is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs 3.800 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.400 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 26h 13m.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Van is 1512 km. It takes approximately 20h 6m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Van.
There are 33+ hotels available in Van.
What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Van, Turkey?
AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Van once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,400–1,800 and the journey takes 25h.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–16,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport via Cukurova
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–17,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Van Ferit Melen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺11,300–11,700
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,500–16,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,500–16,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Yildizeli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–2,000
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–2,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Sivas to Tatvan
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,200
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Yıldızeli to Van
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,200
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺950–1,200
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Van
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–1,800
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,400–1,800
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Susurluk bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺490–700
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Susurluk bus station to Van bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000–2,800
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₺4,100–4,900
Dörtyol Taksi
- Phone
- +90 434 827 58 48
Beşminare Toki Taksi
- Phone
- +90 536 348 77 95
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