Van to Ankara flights
Ankara lies 920 km (572 mi) west of Van, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 56 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Van | Ankara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 525,016 | 3.5 million |
| Elevation | 1,708 m (5,604 ft) | 874 m (2,867 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | VAN, 5 km out | ESB, 26 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Van
Van is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,022 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Ankara
Ankara is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esenboğa International Airport | ESB | 26 km (16 mi) | 12,303 ft | 3,125 ft |
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Staying in Ankara
Our booking partner lists 398 places to stay in Ankara. Of the 168 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (80), and 26 are five-star. Across 159 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 56,788 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ankara from Van?
920 km (572 mi) in a straight line, west of Van.
How long does it take to get from Van to Ankara by air?
About 1 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Van and Ankara?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Which airports are used for Van to Ankara flights?
Typically Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB).
Where can I stay in Ankara?
Our booking partner lists 398 places to stay in Ankara, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.