Non-stop flights to Van (VAN)
Ferit Melen Airport is a small airport in Turkey. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 6 domestic flights to Van.
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All direct flights to Van Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Van Best time to visit Van Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 256 flights arriving at Van Airport, which are 63 flights per week or 9 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Van are routes from Istanbul (IST) in Turkey and Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW), also in Turkey. These two routes together are operated 148 times this month, and make up for 58% of all monthly arrivals at Ferit Melen Airport.
The longest flight to Van VAN is departing from Izmir (ADB). This non-stop flight takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes and covers a distance of 874 miles (1,407 km).
List of all direct flights to Van
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Van, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Van.
Airlines flying to Van
Currently, there are 4 airlines that fly to Van. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all VAN flights:
What is the best time to visit Van?
🌳 🍂 Warm Continental
Warm Continental destinations such as Van enjoy summer temperatures that fluctuate between 20°C and 28°C (68°F to 82°F), with some heatwaves leading to even hotter days. Winters are mostly cold and snowy, with average temperatures ranging from -5°C to 0°C (23°F to 32°F). Travelers can enjoy the vibrant autumn scenery, ski during the winter season, or enjoy the comfortable to warm summer months.
If you're planning a trip to Van, the best time to visit is from late spring through the end of summer, when the weather is pleasantly warm from May to August. Winters can be quite cold, with frost occurring almost every month from November to March and regular snowfall. This makes the mountainous regions perfect for winter sports, offering great opportunities for a winter getaway as well!
International flights to Van
Currently there are no international flights to Van. The only flights to Van are domestic flights within Turkey. To get to Van from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Istanbul or Antalya.
Domestic flights to Van
Flights from Turkey to Van
There are several airports within Turkey that have domestic flights to Van (6 in total).
From Ankara, direct flights are offered by AJet.
From Antalya, the only airline with direct flights is SunExpress. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Cukurova, you can fly non-stop to Van with Pegasus. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Istanbul, the only airline with direct flights is Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Istanbul (Sabiha), you can fly non-stop with AJet or Pegasus.
From Izmir, you can fly non-stop to Van with SunExpress. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
All flights from Turkey
Alternative airports near Van
Flying to an alternative airport near Van could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Van (VAN) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Hakkari (YKO) and Ağrı (AJI).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Van?
There is 1 airport in Van: Ferit Melen Airport (VAN).
What is the best airport to fly into Van?
The most convenient airport to fly into Van is Ferit Melen Airport (VAN).
How many airlines fly to Van?
There are 4 airlines flying to Van from 6 airports around the world, as of March 2026.
Which airlines fly to Van?
SunExpress, Pegasus and AJet operate most flights to Van. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Van?
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying to Van.
How many nonstop flights are there to Van?
There are roughly 256 flights arriving at Van every month (or 63 flights each week), from a total of 6 airports - all within Turkey.
What is the official name of Van Airport?
The official name of Van Airport is Ferit Melen Airport.
What is the airport code of Van Airport?
The airport code of Van Airport is VAN.
What are the most popular flights to Van?
Istanbul, Istanbul (Sabiha) and Ankara are the 3 most popular routes to Van. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Van, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Van?
| Istanbul to Van | 2h 30m |
| Istanbul (Sabiha) to Van | 2h 15m |
| Ankara to Van | 1h 45m |
| Izmir to Van | 2h 30m |
| Antalya to Van | 2h 15m |
