Van Ferit Melen Airport

Van Ferit Melen Airport is a domestic and limited international airport serving the city of Van in far eastern Turkey, situated near the shores of Lake Van. It is named after Ferit Melen, a Turkish politician and former Prime Minister who was born in the Van province. The airport primarily handles domestic routes connecting Van to major Turkish cities such as Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir. It serves as an important transport hub for a region that is relatively remote and where air travel is often the most practical mode of long-distance transport. The airport has undergone expansions and upgrades over the years to accommodate growing passenger numbers, reflecting increased demand for air connectivity in eastern Turkey. It is operated under the authority of the Turkish State Airports Authority (DHMİ).