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

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Van to Ankara
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 564 mi 1h 45m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

VAN–ESB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AJet leads the route. The flight covers 564 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

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

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, VAN to ESB direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VAN to ESB.
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One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
SAW ~12h 9m AYT ~12h 13m ADB ~16h 15m IST ~18h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
117
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ankara from Van

Nearby airports with service to Esenboğa International Airport.
Metric VAN→ESB AJI→ESB
Distance from VAN – 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 11
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 45m
Ağrı (AJI) to Ankara flights
Airports within 200 miles of VAN with service to Esenboğa International Airport.
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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 45m.
Facts

VAN–ESB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Van to Ankara route.
Route details
Distance564 mi / 908 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: VAN
Full nameVan Ferit Melen Airport
IATA / ICAOVAN / LTCI
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation5,480 ft / 1,670 m
Destination: ESB
Full nameEsenboğa International Airport
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VAN to ESB flights.
Nonstop flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Esenboğa International Airport take approximately 1h 45m. The route covers 564 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: AJet.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from VAN to ESB.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAW, AYT, ADB and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include AJI. 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 AJet. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

VAN to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VAN to ESB ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 564 miles (908 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via SAW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ağrı (AJI).