| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Mar 08 | VAN | IST | 14:25 | 16:28 |
Landed Late
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| Feb 19 | VAN | IST | 16:24 | 18:33 |
Landed
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Turkish Airlines Flight TK6979 connects Van, Turkey to Istanbul, Turkey, taking off from Van Airport VAN and landing at Istanbul Airport IST.
How long is the TK6979 flight from Van to Istanbul?
The average flight time from Van to Istanbul is 2 hours and 6 minutes. The flight distance is 1282 km / 796 miles and the average flight speed is 611 km/h / 379 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Turkish Airlines Flight TK6979 Van to Istanbul?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Turkish Airlines Flight TK6979 is 4.7/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest TK6979 flight?
The latest flight took off on Sunday, March 8th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 16:28.
How else can the flight TK6979 be referenced as?
This Turkish Airlines flight can also be referenced as THY6979, TK 6979, THY 6979.
How often is flight TK6979 delayed?
On average, 100% of all TK6979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 17 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled TK6979 flight or baggage issues?
If your TK6979 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.
See our TK6979 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Van VAN: VF3353, TK3353
Other flights arriving at Istanbul IST: TK319, TK6483, S75871, FB422
All flights connecting Van VAN to Istanbul IST.