Pendik, Istanbul to Warsaw (SAW–WAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
OTP Otopeni 3h 55m PC B6LOTP Otopeni (OTP) to Warsaw flights
RMO Chişinău 4h 35m PC LOTP Chişinău (RMO) to Warsaw flights
ADB Gaziemir 4h 38m AZPCVF PCXQ Gaziemir (ADB) to Warsaw flights
BEG Belgrade 4h 43m PCVF LOSK Belgrade (BEG) to Warsaw flights
ESB Ankara 4h 50m AZIBPC PC Ankara (ESB) to Warsaw flights
VIE Vienna 4h 55m PCVF AIAZB6 Vienna (VIE) to Warsaw flights
AYT Antalya 5h 10m AZPCVF 3ZXCXQ Antalya (AYT) to Warsaw flights
SOF Sofia 5h 20m PC LOSKTP Sofia (SOF) to Warsaw flights
MUC Munich 5h 20m PCVF A3AILG Munich (MUC) to Warsaw flights
BUD Budapest 5h 35m PCVF B6LOMS Budapest (BUD) to Warsaw flights
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Pendik, Istanbul to Warsaw
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between SAW and WAW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAW to WAW.
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One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
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2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
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Other ways to reach Warsaw from Pendik, Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Warsaw Chopin Airport.
Metric SAW→WAW IST→WAW BOJ→WAW
Distance from SAW 40 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 64 6
Airports within 200 miles of SAW with service to Warsaw Chopin Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Warsaw is 1 hour behind Pendik, Istanbul.
SAW: +03 · WAW: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 5:00 PM in Warsaw.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting from WAW

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.

Warsaw Climate

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.

SAW–WAW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pendik, Istanbul to Warsaw route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAW
IATA / ICAOSAW / LTFJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: WAW
IATA / ICAOWAW / EPWA
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw
Passengers/yr21.3M
Elevation362 ft / 110 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAW to WAW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Bucharest Henri Coandă, Chişinău and Adnan Menderes.
Warsaw is 1 hour behind Pendik, Istanbul.
Nearby alternatives include IST and BOJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bucharest Henri Coandă, Chişinău and Adnan Menderes. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST) and Burgas (BOJ).