2015 the new generation of train ferries operated by the Turkish State Railways, the largest of their kind in Turkey, entered service in Lake Van. Ferit Melen Airport abuts Van. Turkish Airlines, AnadoluJet, Pegasus Airlines, and SunExpress are the airlines which have regular flights. Sports Lake Van occasionally hosts several water sports, sailing, and inshore powerboat racing events, such as the UIM World Offshore 225 Championship's IOC Van Grand Prix, and the Van Lake Festival. Islands Adır Island Akdamar Island Çarpanak Island Kuş Island See also List of lakes of Turkey Ark of Nuh or Noah Mount Judi Notes References Sources Eastern Anatolia Region Van Van Van Landforms of Van Province Landforms of Bitlis Province Van