Travelling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Warsaw is two hours behind Istanbul and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are 37 Istanbul Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport flights. To jet off as early as possible, select the 07:00 LOT - Polish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 18:30 with LOT - Polish Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your IST to WAW flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
LOT offers direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Warsaw — and maybe even more of Poland if your schedule allows.
LOT has the highest passenger demand on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Istanbul Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IST and WAW include:
Vienna Airport
Budapest Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Currently, 66 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 129 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from IST to WAW, reserve your journey one month ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from IST to WAW is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
To get to Istanbul Airport from central Istanbul, it takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near IST. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Book a hotel near WAW if you're catching a late Istanbul Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Warsaw Chopin Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or kaizen rent and experience more of Warsaw and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Warsaw Chopin Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to central Warsaw
Warsaw Chopin Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Warsaw. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Warsaw. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Warsaw is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Istanbul Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from IST to WAW in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Poland
Lodz is just one of the many cities in Poland waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Warsaw. Around 121 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial.
If you want to check out another major stop in Poland, head for Krakow, roughly 257 kilometres south of Warsaw. Rynek Glowny, Historic Old Town and St. Mary's Basilica are key highlights.