Türkiye’s Van Airport, whose original name is Farid Melen Airport, is considered one of the most important gateways to the beautiful city of Van in eastern Türkiye. Due to its strategic location and easy access to different regions, this airport plays a key role in the development of tourism in this region.
Many travelers arrive in Van via Farid Melen Airport to visit Van’s attractions, including Van Lake and shopping in Van.
The city of Van has become famous as one of the tourist attractions in Turkey with its historical, natural and cultural attractions. Van has become one of the popular travel destinations for Iranians due to having a common border, reasonable costs, various shopping centers and beautiful nature. For this reason, in this article from Alibaba Tourism Magazine, we decided to tell you all the information you need about Van Airport.
What amenities does Van Airport have?
The facilities of Van Türkiye Airport include comfort facilities, restaurants, coffee shops, stores, waiting rooms and free wireless internet services.
How far is Van city center from Van airport?
The distance from Van city center to Van airport is about 8 km and it takes 15 to 20 minutes by car.
Which airlines are active at Van Airport?
What is the access route to Van airport by bus?
To reach Van Airport by bus, you can take a special airport bus line from the central stations of Van City to take you directly to Van Airport.
How many airports does Van have?
Van is one of the important and historical cities of Türkiye, which is located in the east of this country and in the neighborhood of Iran. This city is of great historical and cultural importance and is known as a popular tourist destination and one of the must-see places in Turkey due to its natural and historical attractions. This city is not only a destination for tourism, but also the commercial and economic center of eastern Türkiye.
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The main airport of Van is called Van Ferit Melen Airport and its code is VAN. Van airport is located about 8 km from the center of Van city and has good facilities for domestic flights. Van Türkiye Airport is very important for Turkish domestic travelers who plan to travel to the eastern regions of Turkey.
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In terms of size, Van Turkey City Airport is small, but it is quite suitable and efficient for regional needs and domestic travel and has modern facilities.
Introducing Van Airport
Farid Melen One Airport, located in the east of Turkey, is one of the most important airports in this region, which is the center of attention for domestic travelers, especially Iranian, Iraqi, and Syrian travelers, due to its geographical location.
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This airport was built on a land with an area of approximately 2.5 million square meters and is located a short distance from the center of Van city. This airport has a good location and makes it easy to access the city center and the sightseeing spots of Van.
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Van city airport in Türkiye has a main runway of 2500 meters which is suitable for all flights. Due to recent developments and upgrades, this runway has been able to accommodate larger aircraft for some time.
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Farid Melen One Airport has a main passenger terminal that handles flights. This terminal is updated and has modern facilities and advanced security systems. The main terminal of the One airport has two floors. The first floor is considered as the entrance hall and check-in services and departure flights. The second floor is used for incoming flights, customs and cargo delivery services. The interior of the airport is comfortable and suitable for passengers due to modern design and proper lighting.
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Van Turkey Airport has comfortable and modern facilities including shopping stores, cafes and restaurants, free wireless internet, equipped waiting room and transportation services such as taxi and car rental.
Where is Van Airport?
Van Airport with its full name “Van Ferit Melen Airport” is located about 8 kilometers southeast of Van city center.
- Address of Farid Melen One Airport: Ünseli, Ferit Melen Havalimanı, 65040 İpekyolu/Van, Turkey
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Van Airport has relatively easy access to the city, and you can easily go from the airport to the city center by taxi and public transportation.
One airport location on Google Map
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Distance from Van Airport to the city center
The distance between the Turkish city of Van Airport (Farid Melen Van Airport) and the city center is about 8 kilometers. This distance takes about 15 to 20 minutes by taxi or private car, although this time may be shorter or longer depending on the traffic and road conditions.
Access to Van International Airport
Access to Van Ferit Melen Airport is possible by public transportation such as taxi, van, minibus and bus.
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Access to the airport of Van Türkiye is easy and fast by taxi. Taxis are available from anywhere in the city of Van and are active 24 hours a day. The taxi fare in Turkish Van usually has a specific rate, because it is calculated by the taxi meter. You can also use online taxis like BiTaksi.
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City buses are one of the most economical methods of transportation at Van Airport. One airport bus goes to different places in the city. Usually, these buses leave at specific time intervals and go from the airport to the city of Van. In general, passengers using the bus should be aware that there are delays at bus stops and that the bus may be crowded at certain times.
– One airport buses
Turkish Van Airport Buses, known as Havaş, provide public transportation between Van Ferit Melen Airport and Van city center. These buses are a good option for travelers at an affordable cost. Buses travel from Van Airport to the city center and vice versa, and usually their final stop is in the city center or important points such as the Van Intercity Bus Terminal.
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The departure time of Havaş is coordinated with the flight time and they usually depart after the arrival of incoming flights. For outgoing flights, they depart a few hours before the flight time.
One airport bus ticket is usually cheaper than a taxi.
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– Van Airport Metro
The Turkish city of Van currently does not have a metro, and transportation options to get from Farid Melen Airport to Van city center include taxis, airport shuttles, and public buses.
– One airport taxi
There are various taxi and transportation options available to get from Van Airport to the city center or elsewhere. One airport taxis are the best choice to go to the city center or hotel. Van airport taxi fare is calculated by taxi meter. Because inflation is high in Türkiye, rates are always increasing; As a result, we cannot give you a fixed rate.
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– Airport shuttle
Airport shuttles are another popular transportation option for Van travelers, which usually cost less than taxis. These shuttles depart at certain times and take you to certain stations in the city.
– Van airport private transfer service
If you are interested in the convenience and exclusivity of the vehicle, you can use the Ferid Mellan One Airport private transfer services in Turkey provided by various companies. You can book these services online or through travel agencies.
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– Car rental in Van
If you want to drive yourself, you can rent a car from the airport. Several car rental companies operate at Farid Melen One Airport. Before renting a car in Van Türkiye, it is better to ask about the prices and conditions so that you can choose the best option based on your budget.
– Direct flight from Tehran to Van, Türkiye
Currently, there is no direct flight from Tehran to Van, Türkiye, and most passengers travel to Van by land. The Tehran-Van flight is indirect and is carried out through other cities in Türkiye such as Istanbul or Ankara.
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Van Airport Information
Van Ferit Melen Airport in Van, Türkiye serves as an important connecting point for air travel in Türkiye. Van Airport information is as follows:
- The height of Van airport is almost 1600 meters above sea level.
- The IATA code of Van Airport is VAN.
- The ICAO code of One Airport is LTCI.
- Van Airport contact number: 00904322251072
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- The annual number of passengers at Van Airport is estimated at one million passengers.
- The average number of daily passengers of this airport is 2700 passengers.
- The average number of daily flights is estimated to be around 20 flights per day.
- The number of annual flights is about 7000 flights.
One airport flight schedule
Van Airport in Türkiye is a small domestic airport that flies to various destinations. From Iran, there are flights to Van airport from Tehran, Tabriz, Mashhad, Isfahan and Shiraz with Turkish airlines with a stop at Istanbul or Ankara airport.
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Currently, this airport mainly has domestic flights to Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Antalya.
History of Van Airport
Van Ferit Melen Airport is named after the Turkish politician Ferid Melen. The history of this airport includes various stages of construction and development, which we will briefly describe below:
- Van Airport was first established in 1965. This airport was built to facilitate air transportation in the eastern region of Türkiye and to connect it to other parts of Turkey and the world. This airport is considered as an important base for air travel in the region.
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- In the 1970s and 1980s, this airport became the main hub for traffic in the eastern region of Türkiye. During this time, the airport facilities and infrastructure were gradually updated to meet the needs of more passengers.
- In 2012, One Türkiye Airport was renovated and expanded. This renovation included improving the terminals, increasing the parking capacity of the aircraft and upgrading the service facilities. This development was done with the aim of attracting more domestic and foreign tourists.
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The new parts that were added to One Airport include a new terminal to increase passenger capacity in 2014, a new runway for landing and taking off aircraft with more flight capacity, a larger space for aircraft parking, various customs services, security, amenities and various stores.
One airport terminals
Van Ferit Melen Airport has three terminals, each designed for specific services. Here we give you a short explanation about these three terminals and their different features:
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Domestic Terminal of One Airport in Turkey (Domestic Terminal) is intended for domestic flights to various destinations in Turkey and has facilities such as waiting room, cafes, shops and travel services. Also, there are facilities for the comfort of passengers such as visa services, automatic machines for check-in and special or VIP rooms in this terminal.
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The International Terminal of Farid Melen Airport is for international flights and includes security and customs departments for foreign passengers. This terminal has services such as several restaurants, cafes and complete facilities for international passengers.
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Cargo Terminal is specially designed for the transportation of cargo and goods. The facilities of this department include special warehouses for goods, freight halls and logistics services for trade and sending goods.
In the following, you can learn more about the specifications of the One airport terminals in more detail.
Domestic terminal of Van Airport
The domestic terminal is for domestic flights to other cities in Türkiye. This terminal is smaller than the international terminal, but it has good facilities for passengers.
Specifications of the domestic terminal of Van Airport
- Area: about 25 thousand square meters
- Number of floors: 2 floors
- First floor: passenger entrance, security gates, cargo section
- Second floor: waiting room, restaurants, shops
- Number of counters: about 12 counters
- Passenger capacity: This terminal has the capacity to receive about 2 million passengers per year.
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Amenities and various parts of the internal terminal of Van Airport:
- Elevator and escalator for easy access to floors
- Several restaurants and cafes to relax and eat
- duty-free stores
- Waiting room with comfortable seats
- Information services available to passengers
- Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi)
- Medical services if needed
- Banks and ATMs
- Car rental services
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Airlines of the domestic terminal of Van airport:
The active airlines of the domestic terminal of One Airport are Turkish domestic airlines, which include Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Sun Express and Anadolu Jet.
One International Airport Terminal
This terminal is for international flights, which allows passengers to travel from Van to other countries and from other countries to Van. The international terminal of Türkiye One Airport is bigger and more advanced than the domestic terminal.
Specifications of Farid Melen International Airport Terminal:
- Area: about 20 thousand square meters
- Floors: 2 floors
- First floor: security gates, customs, cargo area
- Second floor: waiting room, restaurants, shops
- Number of counters: about 10 counters
- Passenger capacity: This terminal can accept about 700,000 passengers annually.
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Amenities and various parts of Farid Melen International Airport Terminal:
- Customs and immigration to control the entry and exit of passengers
- duty-free stores
- Free Wi-Fi Internet
- Waiting room and VIP for the comfort of passengers
- Restaurants and cafes with varied menus
- Passenger information and guidance services
- ATMs
- Car rental services
- Medical services
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Airlines operating in the international terminal of One Türkiye Airport
Turkish international airlines and some Iranian and foreign airlines are active in the international terminal of One Türkiye Airport. These airlines are:
Van airport facilities
One airport is one of the modern and up-to-date airports that has many facilities for the comfort of passengers. This airport includes special sections for serving the elderly, disabled and children. Other amenities of Farid Melen One Airport in Türkiye include the following:
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- Services for the elderly and disabled
- Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)
- Flight notification system
- Health and medical services
- Special services for children
- Shopping stores
- Rest rooms
- Freight services
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- Cafe and restaurant
- Internet services
- waiting room
- VIP lounge
- parking lot
- taxi
Alibaba’s advice about Wan Airport
- At One Türkiye Airport, be sure to follow the baggage rules, the prohibition of certain items, and the restrictions on liquids in the cabin.
- To use special services such as long-term parking, lounge and special services for passengers with special needs (such as wheelchairs), it is better to make a reservation in advance.
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- Farid Melen One Airport has facilities such as duty-free shops, several coffee shops and Wi-Fi internet services.
- Van Airport does not have an on-site hotel, but there are easily accessible hotels and accommodations near the airport that you should book in advance.
- Currently, Van Airport is mostly used for domestic flights.
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