Turkey · 797 miles (1,282 km)

Van (VAN) to Istanbul (IST) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Van (VAN) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 797 miles (1,282 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Ankara, Mersin and Antalya and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from VAN to IST

  • Turkish Airlines logo
    Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it

Book VAN to IST with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

VAN to IST with one stop

4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Ankara (ESB)AJet, then Turkish Airlines
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    Turkish Airlines logo
  • Via Mersin (COV)Pegasus, then Turkish Airlines
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    Turkish Airlines logo
  • Via Antalya (AYT)SunExpress, then Turkish Airlines
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    Turkish Airlines logo
  • Via Izmir (ADB)SunExpress, then Pegasus and Turkish Airlines
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    Pegasus logo
    Turkish Airlines logo

VAN to IST: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from VAN to IST?

Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Van (VAN) to Istanbul (IST).

How far is Van from Istanbul by plane?

Van (VAN) and Istanbul (IST) are 797 miles (1,282 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book VAN to IST award flights?

11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does VAN to IST cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for VAN to IST with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Van and Istanbul?

The most direct connections are through Ankara (ESB), Mersin (COV), Antalya (AYT) and Izmir (ADB).

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.