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How to get fromIstanbul (State) to Vanby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Van by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane plane SAW - VAN
    3h 40m
    ₺3,812–12,262
  2. Bus via Batman

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Batman bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0134B
    2. Take the bus from Batman bus station to Van bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0181
    28h 3m
    ₺2,542–3,542
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Yildizelitrain train Yht
    2. Take the bus from Yıldızeli to Vanbus bus
    22h 9m
    ₺3,547–5,065
  4. Train, bus via Tatvan

    1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain train Yht
    2. Take the train from Sivas to Tatvantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tatvan bus station to Van bus stationbus bus
    27h 18m
    ₺2,577–3,825
  5. Drive 1,512.3 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Vancar car 1,512.3 km
    20h 5m
    ₺8,228–11,884
  6. Fly from Istanbul

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane plane IST - VAN
    4h 7m
    ₺11,254–22,304
  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Vanbus bus
    26h 13m
    ₺3,442–4,842

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket₺3,128Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 ₺3,400–4,800 and the journey takes 25h.

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