Flying from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Van Airport (VAN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Van Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
You can choose from 21 weekly Ankara Esenboga Airport to Van Airport flights. The 07:25 departure with AJet is the earliest flight you can take. AJet operates the latest service of the day at 19:00.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your ESB to VAN flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Van (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a breeze with AJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Van Airport.
AJet is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Van Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ESB and VAN:
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Van Airport (VAN)
Rs15,671 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ankara Esenboga Airport to Van Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs31,636. These fares may change based on availability.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from ESB to VAN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Van Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Van Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
When it comes to Ankara Esenboga Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
Ankara Esenboga Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Ankara. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to ESB? If you're catching an early flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Van Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Van Airport (VAN)
If you have a late Ankara Esenboga Airport to Van Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near VAN:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Van Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Van and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Van Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Van Airport (VAN) to central Van
Van Airport to the centre of Van has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Van Airport (VAN)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Van Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Van. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Van Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Van, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC and 1ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ESB to VAN sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Van has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres west of Van, a trip to Diyarbakir will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Historic Walls of Diyarbakir, Diyarbakır Walls and Hamam.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Sanliurfa, roughly 434 kilometres west of Van. Suleymaniye Mosque, Göbeklitepe Ören Yeri Kavşağı and Urfa Castle are among its highlights.