Van to Medina (VAN–MED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Van to Medina
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 985 mi 4h 10m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

VAN–MED is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 985 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VAN–MED service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 1 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VAN to MED.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
86
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Van, it's 6:00 PM in Medina.
Distance & Flight Time
985 mi / 1,585 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m.
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders need an eVisa to enter Saudi Arabia. Apply through the official portal at visa.visitsaudi.com. The eVisa costs around SAR 535 (including insurance), is valid for one year with multiple entries, and allows stays up to 90 days per visit. Processing takes 24 to 48 hours. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Medical insurance from a Saudi-approved provider is mandatory and included in the eVisa fee.

VAN–MED Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Van to Medina route.
Route details
Distance985 mi / 1,585 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: VAN
IATA / ICAOVAN / LTCI
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation5,480 ft / 1,670 m
Destination: MED
IATA / ICAOMED / OEMA
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation2,151 ft / 656 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VAN to MED flights.
Nonstop flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport take approximately 4h 10m. The route covers 985 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from VAN to MED.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AYT, ADB, ESB, SAW and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MED to VAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 MED

Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

VAN to MED Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VAN to MED ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 985 miles (1,585 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via AYT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.