Warsaw to Ankara (WAW–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
WAW–ESB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Pegasus leads the route. The flight covers 1,009 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Pegasus | 3 | 320 | 2h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ankara from Warsaw
| Metric | WAW→ESB | KRK→ESB |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from WAW | – | 153 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 2h 20m |
Travel Essentials
WAW: CET · ESB: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Warsaw, it's 8:00 PM in Ankara.
Polish passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No fee, no advance application, no e-visa needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), or Antalya (AYT), you go straight to the immigration counter and receive a stamp. The process rarely takes more than a few minutes.
The 90/180 rule works the same as Schengen: count backward 180 days from any entry date, and you must not have spent more than 90 days in Turkey during that window. Overstaying triggers a fine and potential entry ban. For stays beyond 90 days, apply for a residence permit through e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr within the first 90 days.
Direct flights from Warsaw to Istanbul run about 2 hours 45 minutes on Turkish Airlines, LOT, and Pegasus. Warsaw to Antalya runs about 3 hours on Wizz Air and SunExpress (seasonal). Krakow, Wroclaw, and Katowice also have direct Turkish connections. Turkey uses the Turkish lira (TRY), trading at roughly 9 TRY per PLN 1. ATMs are everywhere. Card payments work at most shops and restaurants. No mandatory vaccinations. The Istanbulkart works on all Istanbul transit (metro, bus, ferry, tram) at TRY 17.70 per trip (about PLN 2). Antalya's tram runs the full coastal strip for TRY 9.90.
SKM (Szybka Kolej Miejska) commuter rail Line S2/S3 connects Warsaw Central (Warszawa Centralna) to WAW in 25 minutes (PLN 4.40 within Zone 1, or PLN 7.00 including Zone 2). Trains depart roughly every 15–30 minutes. The platform is directly below the terminal; no bus transfer needed.Bus lines 175, 188, and N32 (night) serve the city center for PLN 4.40. Taxis cost PLN 40–60 from the center (20–30 min). Uber and Bolt (dominant ride-share in Poland) run PLN 30–50. Parking from PLN 30/day in the remote car park.
WAW–ESB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from WAW to ESB
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
WAW to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from WAW to ESB ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,009 miles (1,623 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via BEG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Balice (KRK).