There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Van by plane, train, bus, 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 45m₺4,618–15,395Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Van bus stationbus FlixBus KK0122B
27h 58m₺1,500–2,800Train, bus
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Yildizelitrain Yht
- Take the bus from Yıldızeli to Vanbus
22h 29m₺2,165–3,223Train, bus via Tatvan
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain Yht
- Take the train from Sivas to Tatvantrain
- Take the bus from Tatvan bus station to Van bus stationbus
27h 40m₺2,395–3,783Drive 1,512.3 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Vancar 1,512.3 km
20h 5m₺7,612–10,995Fly from Istanbul
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane IST - VAN
4h 15m₺11,104–11,830
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 1.500 ₺ - 2.800 ₺ and takes 27h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Van is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs 4.600 ₺ - 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 29m and costs 2.100 ₺ - 3.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 45m 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 45m and costs 4.600 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.800 ₺ and takes 27h 58m.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Van is 1512 km. It takes approximately 20h 5m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Van.
There are 25+ 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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Kamil Koc operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Van bus station twice daily. Tickets cost ₺2,000–2,800 and the journey takes 26h 45m. Metro Turizm also services this route once daily.
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,400–16,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,400–16,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Van Ferit Melen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺10,800–11,300
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–15,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Yildizeli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- 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
- 7h 22m
- 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 İstanbul Esenler bus station to Van bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–1,800
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,500–1,800
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Tatvan bus station to Van bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺330–460
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Van bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000–2,800
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to travel India's Golden Triangle, Italy Travel Guides, and 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.