There are 5 ways to get from Van to Istanbul (State) by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best- Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane VAN - SAW
3h 1m₺4,978–21,439Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Van bus station to Bitlis bus stationbus
- Take the train from Rahova to Sivastrain
- Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht
26h 31m₺2,803–4,036Bus
- Take the bus from Van to Istanbul Otogaribus
25h 16m₺3,466–4,771Drive 1,510.2 km
- Drive from Van to Istanbulcar 1,510.2 km
19h 57m₺8,594–12,413Fly to Istanbul
- Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Istanbul (IST)plane VAN - IST
3h 31m₺12,420–33,481
Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Van to Istanbul (State) is to bus and train which costs 2.800 ₺ - 4.100 ₺ and takes 26h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Van to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs 4.900 ₺ - 22.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Van to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Van and arriving at Istanbul Otogari via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 16m.
The distance between Van and Istanbul (State) is 1251 km. The road distance is 1510.2 km.
The best way to get from Van to Istanbul (State) without a car is to bus which takes 25h 16m and costs 3.400 ₺ - 4.800 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Van to Istanbul (State), including transfers.
Van to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Van station.
The best way to get from Van to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs 4.900 ₺ - 22.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 3.400 ₺ - 4.800 ₺ and takes 25h 16m.
Van to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Van to Istanbul (State) is 1510 km. It takes approximately 19h 57m to drive from Van to Istanbul (State).
What companies run services between Van, Turkey and Istanbul (State), Turkey?
AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Van to Istanbul Otogari once daily. Tickets cost ₺3,400–4,800 and the journey takes 25h.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,300–23,000
Flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Cukurova
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,700–24,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Rahova to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,200
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Van to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺3,400–4,800
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺3,400–4,800
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