Travelling from Van Airport (VAN) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Van Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Van and Istanbul are in the same timezone, UTC+3.
Flights from VAN to SAW start from 08:45 — the first with Pegasus. The latest departure is at 21:55 with Pegasus. Overall, there are 20 weekly Van Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flights.
Your VAN to SAW flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Getting to Istanbul (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is easy with AJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Van Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport.
AJet has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Pegasus Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering VAN to SAW flights, with 72.73% of its services arriving on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Van Airport (VAN) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Van Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight is 45 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 90 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from VAN to SAW. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Van Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Van Airport (VAN)
Van Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from VAN make it to their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
Van Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Van. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to VAN? If you've booked an early flight from Van Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
Consider staying in a hotel near SAW if you're taking a late Van Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Istanbul Sabiha Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and find adventure across Istanbul and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Istanbul Sabiha Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Sabiha Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of about 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Van Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Istanbul in March.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Van Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from VAN to SAW in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've seen Istanbul, now it's time to discover other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its top attractions. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are key reasons to visit.