Van to Ankara (VAN–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
VF4303
VF Valuair
7M8
10:05 AM
+03
11:50 AM
+03
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF4305
VF Valuair
73H
4:30 PM
+03
6:10 PM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF4307
VF Valuair
7M8
8:45 PM
+03
10:30 PM
+03
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF4302
VF Valuair
7M8
7:50 AM
+03
9:25 AM
+03
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF4304
VF Valuair
73H
2:15 PM
+03
3:50 PM
+03
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF4306
VF Valuair
73H
6:15 PM
+03
7:50 PM
+03
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Van to Ankara
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 564 mi 1h 40m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

VAN–ESB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Valuair leads the route. The flight covers 564 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VAN–ESB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VF Valuair 21 73H, 7M8 1h40-1h45
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – VF
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VF (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, VAN to ESB direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VAN to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
213
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Ankara from Van

Nearby airports with service to Esenboğa International Airport.
Metric VAN→ESB AJI→ESB MSR→ESB
Distance from VAN 84 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 21 7 7
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 45m 1h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of VAN with service to Esenboğa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ankara is 0 hours the same as Van.
VAN: +03 · ESB: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Van, it's 6:00 PM in Ankara.
Distance & Flight Time
564 mi / 908 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 1h 45m.

VAN–ESB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Van to Ankara route.
Route details
Distance564 mi / 908 km
Flight time1h 40m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: VAN
IATA / ICAOVAN / LTCI
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation5,480 ft / 1,670 m
Destination: ESB
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VAN to ESB flights.
Nonstop flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Esenboğa International Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 1h 45m. The route covers 564 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Valuair.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from VAN to ESB. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MED, ADB, SAW, IST, AYT and COV. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ESB to VAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AJI, MSR and NKT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from VAN to ESB

Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected by nonstop service from Valuair. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

VAN to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VAN to ESB ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 564 miles (908 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via MED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ağrı (AJI), Muş (MSR) and Şırnak (NKT).