Van Ferit Melen Airport is in the Edremit district, close to the city centre. By road you can reach Erciş, Başkale, Hakkâri and the direction of Iran.
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Getting to the Districts of Van: Distances
| District | Distance from centre | Transport | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahçesaray | 120 km | Bahçesaray is 120 km from Van city centre. Transport is by road, but the road may be closed by snow in winter. Regular minibus services run from Van. | Directions |
| Başkale | 110 km | Başkale is 110 km from Van provincial centre. Transport is by road. Regular minibus services run from Van. | Directions |
| Çaldıran | 100 km | Çaldıran is 100 km from the Van provincial centre. It lies on the Van–Ağrı road. There are regular minibus services from Van. | Directions |
| Çatak | 75 km | Çatak is 75 km from Van provincial centre. Transport is by road. Regular minibus services run from Van. | Directions |
| Edremit | 18 km | Edremit is 18 km from Van city centre. It lies on the Van–Bitlis highway. It is 25 km from Van Airport. | Directions |
| Erciş | 95 km | Erciş is 95 km from Van provincial centre. It lies on the Van–Ağrı highway. It is 100 km from Van Airport. Intercity bus services provide connections to major cities. | Directions |
| Gevaş | 35 km | Gevaş is 35 km from Van city centre. It is on the Van–Bitlis highway. Akdamar Island can be reached from the Gevaş pier by a 15-minute boat trip. | Directions |
| Gürpınar | 45 km | Gürpınar is 45 km from Van provincial centre. Transport is by road. Regular minibus services run from Van. | Directions |
| İpekyolu | — | İpekyolu forms the western bank of Van city centre. Van Ferit Melen Airport is 10 km away. Local transport is provided by municipal buses and dolmuş minibuses. | Directions |
| Muradiye | 80 km | Muradiye is 80 km from Van provincial centre. It lies on the Van–Ağrı road. There are regular minibus services from Van. | Directions |
| Özalp | 65 km | Özalp is 65 km from Van provincial centre. Transport is by road. Regular minibus services run from Van. | Directions |
| Saray | 85 km | Saray is 85 km from Van city centre. Access is by road. Regular minibus services run from Van. | Directions |
| Tuşba | — | Van Ferit Melen Airport lies within the boundaries of Tuşba district, with regular flights to Istanbul, Ankara and other major cities. The intercity bus terminal provides connections to major cities. Ferries run to Tatvan across Lake Van. | Directions |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to Van?
You can reach Van by air and road. Van Ferit Melen Airport is in the Edremit district, close to the city centre. By road you can reach Erciş, Başkale, Hakkâri and the direction of Iran.
Which districts of Van are closest to and farthest from the centre?
The closest district to the centre of Van is Edremit (18 km) and the farthest is Bahçesaray (120 km).
How do I get directions to Van?
Use the "Get directions on Google Maps" button on this page for up-to-date directions to Van from wherever you are; the table also has a directions link for each district.