Flying from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Van and Istanbul follow the same timezone, UTC+3.
Flights from VAN to IST start at 11:45 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The latest departure is at 20:25 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, there are 39 weekly Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your VAN to IST flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Travelling to Istanbul (and then discovering more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a snap with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
At the moment, Rs17,472 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs42,575. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from VAN to IST, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from VAN to IST.
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Handy information about Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)
79.13% of flights leaving from Van Ferit Melen Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Van Ferit Melen Airport from central Van, it takes around 5 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 2 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near VAN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Grab an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and explore Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are leading providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Istanbul. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from VAN to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've seen Istanbul, now it's time to discover other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its must-visit sights. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are the start of reasons to visit.