Istanbul to Warsaw (IST–WAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IST–WAW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. LOT Polish Airlines and Turkish Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 836 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO LOT Polish Airlines | 35 | 32Q, E95 | 2h25-2h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| TK Turkish Airlines | 29 | 32Q, 73H, E95 | 2h25-2h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Warsaw from Istanbul
| Metric | IST→WAW | BOJ→WAW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from IST | – | 109 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 64 | 6 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 5m |
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · WAW: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 5:00 PM in Warsaw.
Turkish passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Poland. Apply at the Polish embassy or VFS Global center in Turkey. The visa allows stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. Required documents include passport photos, bank statements, flight bookings, hotel reservations, and travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000. The fee is EUR 80 for adults. Processing takes around 15 business days. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.
Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.
The SKM commuter train (PLN 4.40–7.00) from platform level in the terminal to Warszawa Centralna takes 25 minutes; easiest and most affordable. Trains run every 15–30 minutes from around 04:30 to midnight. Night bus N32 covers late arrivals.Taxi from the official rank: PLN 40–60 to city center. Uber and Bolt: PLN 30–50, pickup from the designated zone outside arrivals. Rental cars from several major brands are in the arrivals hall. Solidarity Airport (Chopin's formal name) is 10km south of the center via Aleje Jerozolimskie.
Humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. January averages −3–2°C. Snow and freezing rain are common from December through February and cause routine de-icing delays and occasional cancellations. Snowfall can be heavy. WAW has robust de-icing capability, but significant events still cause disruption.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with frequent thunderstorms in July. Spring and autumn offer the most operationally stable weather. Pack a proper winter coat from November through March. Wind chill on the tarmac is significant.
IST–WAW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Istanbul to Warsaw
Istanbul to Warsaw covers about 1,600 km with nonstop flights taking under 2 hours 45 minutes. Turkish Airlines and LOT Polish Airlines both operate nonstop service, with combined frequency exceeding 3 daily flights. Both carriers are Star Alliance members, making connections across their networks bookable on single tickets.
This is a hub-to-hub route linking two of Europe's major connecting airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport is 10 km from the city center with train, bus, and ride-hailing connections. The route carries strong business traffic between Turkey and Poland, plus connecting passengers in both directions. Polish tourism to Turkey is substantial, and Warsaw's own city break appeal continues to grow.