Travelling from Istanbul to Warsaw: what you need to know
Istanbul is home to two main airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Warsaw flying out of Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW).
When jetting into Warsaw, get off the plane at Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI). Warsaw-Radom Airport (RDO) is another major gateway to this city.
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Istanbul to Warsaw flight.
Warsaw is two hours behind Istanbul and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route for flights from Istanbul to Warsaw is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW). There are 37 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from IST to WAW is the 07:00 LOT - Polish Airlines option. If you prefer to travel later, the latest available service is at 18:30 with LOT - Polish Airlines.
To ensure you catch your Istanbul to Warsaw flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Warsaw
To secure cheap Istanbul to Warsaw flights, book your trip one month ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Istanbul to Warsaw is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Flying from Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Set out from Istanbul Airport (IST) on a nonstop flight from Istanbul to Warsaw. From IST, you can travel directly to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW).
LOT - Polish Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct Istanbul to Warsaw plane tickets leaving from IST.
We make it simple to find a Istanbul to Warsaw flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Istanbul Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Athens International Airport (ATH)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a handy hotel close to Istanbul Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Warsaw, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
Split up your Istanbul to Warsaw flight with a stop so you can freshen up or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Istanbul Sabiha Airport and Warsaw are:
Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Vienna Airport (VIE)
You can get to SAW from central Istanbul in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 31 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Istanbul to Warsaw? Kick back in a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Airport before your trip officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Istanbul Sabiha Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Warsaw
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is approximately 6 kilometres from central Warsaw. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes around 25 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Istanbul to Warsaw, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near WAW:
Go where the road takes you with a Warsaw Chopin Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or kaizen rent and see more of Warsaw and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Warsaw Chopin Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI)
As soon as your flight from Istanbul to Warsaw has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Warsaw is approximately 40 kilometres from Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI).
If you hop on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 50 minutes or so.
After your flight from Istanbul to Warsaw, kick back at a hotel close to WMI. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Carwiz, Flex To Go and kaizen rent make picking up a Warsaw Modlin Airport rental car simple. These trusted providers are located around or in the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Securing your ride four weeks before your arrival at WMI will help you save.
Warsaw-Radom Airport (RDO)
Hop off your flight from Istanbul to Warsaw and head directly to your hotel or start taking in the sights right away. Central Warsaw is around 88 kilometres from Warsaw-Radom Airport (RDO) and typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes to reach by car.
The journey will take around 2 hours when travelling by public transport.
If you don't want to make the journey to the centre, choose a hotel close to RDO. Make yourself comfy at one of these stays after your Istanbul to Warsaw flight:
Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next chapter of your journey with a Warsaw-Radom Airport rental car. Rentis, Alamo and Enterprise will get you on the road.
If you're looking for a vehicle with specific features, book your ride from RDO around four weeks before your flight from Istanbul to Warsaw. This gives you a higher chance of getting your preferred car, as well as a better rate.
Best time to go to Warsaw
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Istanbul to Warsaw. September is the busiest month for a trip to Warsaw. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in March.
Lock in a Istanbul to Warsaw ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Warsaw to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Istanbul to Warsaw in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
More about Warsaw
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Warsaw, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Warsaw:
The Royal Castle in Warsaw and Warsaw Uprising Monument are a couple of big attractions to put on your Warsaw must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Castle Square, Warsaw.
Explore more of Poland
Lodz is just one of the many cities in Poland waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Warsaw. Around 121 kilometres to the southwest, check out popular attractions including Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Piotrkowska Promenade.
If you're looking to explore another side of Poland, head for Krakow, roughly 257 kilometres south of Warsaw. Stare Miasto, St. Mary's Basilica and Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square are among its highlights.