Turkey · 764 miles (1,229 km)

Van (VAN) to Istanbul (SAW) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Van (VAN) to Istanbul (SAW): AJet and Pegasus. The two airports are 764 miles (1,229 km) apart. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Ankara, Mersin and Antalya and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from VAN to SAW

  • AJet logo
    AJetNot in an alliance
  • Pegasus logo
    PegasusNot in an alliance

VAN to SAW with one stop

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

  • Via Ankara (ESB)AJet the whole way
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    Pegasus logo
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  • Via Mersin (COV)Pegasus the whole way
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    AJet logo
  • Via Antalya (AYT)SunExpress, then Pegasus and AJet
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    Pegasus logo
    AJet logo
  • Via Izmir (ADB)SunExpress, then Pegasus and AJet
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    Pegasus logo
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VAN to SAW: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from VAN to SAW?

AJet and Pegasus fly nonstop from Van (VAN) to Istanbul (SAW).

How far is Van from Istanbul by plane?

Van (VAN) and Istanbul (SAW) are 764 miles (1,229 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does VAN to SAW 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 SAW 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). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AJet through Ankara.

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.