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Mon, Jun 29
Van VANIstanbul SAW

£69
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Tue, Jun 30
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£69
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Thu, Jul 2
Van VANIstanbul SAW

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Fri, Jun 26
Van VANIstanbul SAW

£74
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Sat, Jun 27
Van VANIstanbul SAW

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Thu, Jul 2 – Tue, Jul 7
Van VANIstanbul SAW

£141
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Thu, Jul 2 – Wed, Jul 8
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Thu, Jul 2 – Thu, Jul 9
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Tue, Jun 30 – Tue, Jul 7
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Tue, Jun 30 – Mon, Jul 6
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How much do flights to Istanbul cost?

Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

How to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul?

How to get from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Istanbul?

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
Van Ferit Melen
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
157
Flight distance
1229 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Van to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 15.06Tue 16.06Wed 17.06Thu 18.06Fri 19.06Sat 20.06Sun 21.06
2444444
------21222
Weekly flights: 35 totalDaily flights: 5 averageMost flights: Tuesday 4 flights
AirlineMon 22.06Tue 23.06Wed 24.06Thu 25.06Fri 26.06Sat 27.06Sun 28.06
4444444
2221222
Weekly flights: 41 totalDaily flights: 5.86 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
4334444
2211112
Weekly flights: 36 totalDaily flights: 5.14 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
4444444
2121112
Weekly flights: 38 totalDaily flights: 5.43 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights

Check-in for a flight from Van to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
SunExpressSXSXQNo

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C5°C
February9°C5°C
March11°C7°C
April15°C9°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C23°C
September25°C20°C
October19°C15°C
November15°C12°C
December11°C8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
305
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
13 Jun
73%
20°C19°C
20 Jun
27°C21°C
Sunday
14 Jun
25°C17°C
21 Jun
26°C21°C
Monday
15 Jun
27°C19°C
22 Jun
26°C21°C
Tuesday
16 Jun
29°C22°C
23 Jun
27°C21°C
Wednesday
17 Jun
28°C21°C
24 Jun
28°C20°C
Thursday
18 Jun
27°C21°C
25 Jun
17%
27°C21°C
Friday
19 Jun
27°C20°C
26 Jun
17%
24°C20°C
Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between Van and Istanbul is 1229 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, and SunExpress. Van and Istanbul have 157 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

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