With a population of 371,713, Van is the largest city in Van Province, Türkiye by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Van has to offer.
When flying to Van, you’ll arrive at Van (VAN), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Van from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 21h 20m.
Another option to get to Van is to pick up a car hire from Diyarbakır, which is about 284 km from Van. You’ll find branches of Rent Go Rent A Car and Nissa Car Rental, among others, in Diyarbakır.
Van’s bus station is located 2.1 km from the city centre.
Average rates range from around £46 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £65 and up for a 5-star experience.