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

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
ESB Ankara 6h 50m VF PCVF Ankara (ESB) to Medina flights
IST Istanbul 6h 58m TK SVTK Istanbul (IST) to Medina flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 9h 5m PCVF F3PCSV Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Medina flights
AYT Antalya ~6h 30m XQ Antalya (AYT) to Medina flights
ADB Gaziemir ~6h 55m XQ Gaziemir (ADB) to Medina flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Van to Medina
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 985 mi 4h 10m nonstop

VAN–MED had nonstop service from Turkish Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 985 miles in 4h 10m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop VAN–MED service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 0 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for VAN to MED.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
80
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 gate to gate.
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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 985 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from VAN to MED: Turkish Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 10m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Esenboğa, İstanbul and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen.
Yes, return flights from MED to VAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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) had nonstop service from Turkish Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

VAN to MED Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Esenboğa, İstanbul and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.