Flying from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Istanbul is two hours ahead of Warsaw and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from WAW to IST start from 09:10 — the earliest with LOT - Polish Airlines. The last departure is at 20:05 with LOT - Polish Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 37 weekly Warsaw Chopin Airport to Istanbul Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your WAW to IST flight.
During popular months such as September, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Istanbul (and then exploring more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a snap with LOT. This popular airline has direct flights from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Istanbul Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is LOT.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
59 € is the lowest price for a one-way Warsaw Chopin Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Return flights start at 133 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from WAW to IST, book your journey one month ahead of your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Istanbul Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
80% of flights leaving Warsaw Chopin Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from WAW.
To get to Warsaw Chopin Airport from central Warsaw, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to WAW? If you've booked an early flight from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Istanbul Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
Consider staying in a hotel near IST if you're catching a late Warsaw Chopin Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Istanbul Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car to explore Istanbul and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Airport, Istanbul is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
August is the busiest month for flights from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Istanbul Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Istanbul in March.
Lock in your flight from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you want to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from WAW to IST sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) you should also see. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without seeing Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.