Van Ferit Melen Airport Taxi Fares
Taxis wait outside the arrivals exit at Van Ferit Melen Airport and run on the meter under the 2026 Van tariff: a 50 TRY opening fee, 50 TRY per kilometre, a 180 TRY short-distance (indi-bindi) minimum and 190 TRY per hour of waiting. The airport is about 7 km from the centre, so the ride into İpekyolu or the Van Castle area costs roughly 400 TRY and takes 15–20 minutes. Popular onward trips include Gevaş, the departure point for the Akdamar Island ferry, for about 2,050 TRY, Edremit on the lake shore for about 750 TRY, and Erciş on the northern shore for about 4,800 TRY. Fares are estimates that move with traffic and exact distance; agree on the route with the driver and make sure the meter is running.
Taxi meter information
Base fare
50 ₺
Per km
50 ₺/km
Destination Price Table
Van metered tariff (2026): opening 50 TRY, per km 50 TRY, short-distance minimum 180 TRY, hourly waiting 190 TRY. Van Ferit Melen Airport is about 7 km from the city centre.
Taxis run on the meter; the tariff is set by the local drivers' chamber and may change. Route fares are estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi from Van Airport to the city centre?›
About 400 TRY for the roughly 7 km trip (15–20 minutes). The 2026 meter is 50 TRY opening, 50 TRY per km, with a 180 TRY short-distance minimum.
How much is a taxi from Van Airport to Akdamar (Gevaş)?›
Around 2,050 TRY to Gevaş, the ferry departure point for Akdamar Island (about 40 km). Confirm the fare and route with the driver before setting off.
Are there taxis at Van Airport at night?›
Yes. Taxis wait outside arrivals and meet flights around the clock, which is useful because the 351 bus only runs at set daytime hours.
