There are 6 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)VAN - SAW
2h 57m₺5,674–16,205Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Van bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationFlixBus KK0122B
28h 36m₺1,400–2,800Bus, train
- Take the bus from Van to Yıldızeli
- Take the train from Yildizeli to Istanbul SöğütlüçeşmeYht
21h 36m₺2,208–3,198Bus, train via Tatvan
- Take the bus from Van bus station to Tatvan bus station
- Take the train from Tatvan to Sivas
- Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul SöğütlüçeşmeYht
26h 19m₺2,396–3,774Drive 1,510.2 km
- Drive from Van to Istanbul1,510.2 km
20h 1m₺7,515–10,855Fly to Istanbul, bus
- Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Istanbul (IST)VAN - IST
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Şirinevler
3h 47m₺10,304–30,455
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 which costs 1.400 ₺ - 2.800 ₺ and takes 28h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Van to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.
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 and train which takes 21h 36m and costs 2.200 ₺ - 3.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Van to Istanbul (State), including transfers.
The best way to get from Van to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 17.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.400 ₺ - 2.800 ₺ and takes 28h 36m.
Yes, the driving distance between Van to Istanbul (State) is 1510 km. It takes approximately 20h 1m to drive from Van to Istanbul (State).
There are 4499+ hotels available in 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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Kamil Koc operates a bus from Van bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station twice daily. Tickets cost ₺2,000–2,800 and the journey takes 28h 20m. Metro Turizm also services this route once daily.
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- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺8,000–15,000
Flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺8,000–15,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺10,000–30,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,600–24,000
Flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Cukurova
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–26,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Yildizeli to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–2,000
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Tatvan to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,200
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–2,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Van to Yıldızeli
- 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 Van bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- 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 Van bus station to Tatvan bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺330–460
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Van bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000–2,800
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- info@hava.ist
- Website
- hava.ist
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Şirinevler
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺130–250
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
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