Flying from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Every week, there are 23 Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, take the 06:10 Pegasus flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 17:45 with Pegasus.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SAW to VAN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pegasus is your ticket to exploring Van (and maybe even some other great corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Pegasus.
With a dependable 89.22% of services landing on schedule, Pegasus has the best on-time record for SAW to VAN flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport. These are the top stopovers between SAW and VAN:
Antalya Airport
Adana Sakirpasa Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport flight is R 760. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 1,341. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from SAW to VAN by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SAW to VAN.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, 76.93% of flights complete their journey on time.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near SAW:
Arriving at Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near VAN instead:
Pick up a Van Ferit Melen Airport rental car and discover Van and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Avis are leading providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Van Ferit Melen Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to central Van
Van Ferit Melen Airport is approximately 2 kilometres from the centre of Van. The drive time takes around 5 minutes.
When to fly to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Van based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport for August if you want to visit Van during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAW to VAN in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Van has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres west of Van, a trip to Diyarbakir will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like St. Giragos Armenian Church, Deliller Hani and Behrampasa Mosque.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Sanliurfa, roughly 434 kilometres west of Van. Gobekli Tepe Site/Gobekli Tepe, Balikligol and Rizvaniye Mosque are key highlights.
