Routes · From IST

Istanbul (IST) to Van (VAN) flights

Nonstop from Istanbul Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.

Distance

1,283km

797 mi, great circle

Flying time

2h 21m

typical, gate to gate

Flights a day

3.4

average, November 2026

Airlines

passenger airlines

Airlines flying IST to VAN

Turkish Airlines

Route map

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Both directions

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Van?

About 2h 21m gate to gate for the 1,283 km (797 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.

Which airlines fly nonstop from IST to VAN?

Turkish Airlines, with about 3.4 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).