How to get from Van to Istanbul
- 1261 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 27h
- 21 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 20m
direct
Flight
€69
Cheapest
27h
direct
Bus
€60
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Van to Istanbul. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 30m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1261 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €60, on Mon, Oct 5.
1261 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €54Checked Oct 6 | 2h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €60Checked Oct 2 | 27hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€54Checked Oct 62h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€60Checked Oct 227h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Van to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Van Ferit Melen Airport → Sabiha Gökçen Airportflight
AJet·2h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
- Sat, Oct 10€60Cheapest found
- Sun, Oct 11€73
- Mon, Oct 12€73
- Tue, Oct 13€60Cheapest found
- Wed, Oct 14€90
- Thu, Oct 15€73
- Fri, Oct 16€60Cheapest found
- Sat, Oct 17€60Cheapest found
- Sun, Oct 18€73
- Mon, Oct 19€60Cheapest found
- Tue, Oct 20€73
- Wed, Oct 21€90
- Thu, Oct 22€90
- Fri, Oct 23€60Cheapest found
- Sat, Oct 24€90
- Sun, Oct 25€73
- Mon, Oct 26€60Cheapest found
- Tue, Oct 27€73
- Wed, Oct 28€60Cheapest found
- Thu, Oct 29€90
- Fri, Oct 30€60Cheapest found
Departures from Van to Istanbul
FlixBus runs 21 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:15 and the last at 21:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 21 | 00:15 | 21:45 |
| Ozlem Van Turizm, Metro Turizm, Oz Ercisbus | 10 | 09:00 | 17:30 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 12 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:15
- 00:45
- 03:00
- 06:00
- 07:45
- 08:00
- 09:45
- 10:45
- 11:00
- 11:45
- 12:30
- 12:45
- 14:30
- 14:45
- 15:30
- 17:15
- 17:30
- 17:45
- 20:15
- 21:15
- 21:45
All departuresOzlem Van Turizm, Metro Turizm, Oz Ercis
- 09:00
- 10:00
- 11:03
- 11:55
- 12:59
- 13:00
- 14:55
- 15:00
- 16:00
- 17:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
AJetVan Ferit Melen Airport-Sabiha Gökçen AirportSee live options and dates →12GoVan-IstanbulBook →
Pegasus AirlinesVan Ferit Melen Airport-Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Amasya Merzifon Airport-Sabiha Gökçen AirportSee live options and dates →Regional connectionVan-Ağrı AirportBook →
FlixBusAğrı Airport-Erzurum, Erzurum International Airport-AşkaleBook →
Metro TurizmAşkale-AmasyaBook →Airport shuttle busAmasya-Amasya Merzifon AirportBook →On this route you travel with AJet, 12Go, Pegasus Airlines, Regional connection, FlixBus, Metro Turizm, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Van to Istanbul works
Start with a AJet flight from Van to Istanbul, about 2h 30m. In total it's roughly €65 over 2h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Van to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Van to Istanbul?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 30m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Van to Istanbul?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:15 and the last at 21:45, from Edremit, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Van to Istanbul?
21 a day with FlixBus, between 00:15 and 21:45.
Which station does the bus from Van to Istanbul leave from?
Edremit with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Istanbul from Van?
About 1261 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Van to Istanbul cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €60 to €90. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Van to Istanbul?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 30m.
How long is the flight from Van to Istanbul?
About 2h 30m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Van and Istanbul?
Van is VAN and Istanbul is SAW, so this route is usually written VAN to SAW.
Which operators run Van to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with AJet, 12Go, Pegasus Airlines, Regional connection, FlixBus, Metro Turizm, Airport shuttle bus.
Can you get from Van to Istanbul without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 27h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Van to Istanbul?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: AJet
Route calculated: 9 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 9 Oct 2026