Flying from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Approximately 2 hours 28 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Istanbul.
Frederic Chopin Airport is located in Warsaw. Operating on the UTC+3 timezone, Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Warsaw.
The busiest route is from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Choose from 40 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from WAW to IST is the 09:15 LOT option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 20:05 with LOT.
To ensure you get on your flight from WAW to Istanbul, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
You can catch a direct flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Istanbul that arrives at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
Keep an eye out for promotions from LOT. This carrier operates direct flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Istanbul.
You don't need a visa for Türkiye (Turkey) if you have a passport from Poland and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before organising your cheap tickets from Frederic Chopin Airport to Istanbul, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
Travelling from central Warsaw to WAW takes around 1 hour and 9 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Istanbul? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near WAW:
How to find the cheapest flights from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Istanbul
69 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frederic Chopin Airport to Istanbul. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 137 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Book 10 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from WAW to Istanbul.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Frederic Chopin Airport to Istanbul. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 50 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Istanbul, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near IST:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Once your flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Istanbul has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 57 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
There are some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near SAW. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from WAW to Istanbul at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Istanbul
August is the most popular month for flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Istanbul. To skip the crowds, visit Istanbul in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Istanbul in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap flights from WAW to Istanbul around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Istanbul right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Istanbul:
Topkapi Palace and The Basilica Cistern are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Istanbul travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Galata Tower.
Complete your Istanbul trip with a car rental
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