How to get from Istanbul to Warsaw
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Warsaw. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 35m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1380 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €66, on Fri, Aug 28.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1380 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €136Checked Sep 8 | 2h 35mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €222Reading date not recorded | 42h 09m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€136Checked Sep 82h 35m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€222Reading date not recorded42h 09m · 3 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Warsaw: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul Airport → Warsaw Chopinflight
LOT Polish Airlines·2h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateWhich date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Warsaw
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€162October 2026
€115Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
LOT Polish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Warsaw ChopinSee live options and dates →
Wizz AirIstanbul-Budapest, Budapest-WarsawSee live options and dates →
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Warsaw ChopinSee live options and dates →
FlixBusİstanbul Esenler Otogarı-Bucharest, Bucharest-Częstochowa, Częstochowa-ŁódźBook →PKP IntercityŁódź-WarsawBook →On this route you travel with LOT Polish Airlines, Wizz Air, Turkish Airlines, FlixBus, PKP Intercity; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Warsaw works
Start with a LOT Polish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Warsaw, about 2h 35m. In total it's roughly €136 over 2h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Warsaw: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Warsaw?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 35m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Warsaw from Istanbul?
About 1380 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Warsaw cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €74 to €131. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Warsaw?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 35m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Warsaw?
About 2h 35m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Warsaw?
Istanbul is IST and Warsaw is WAW, so this route is usually written IST to WAW.
Which operators run Istanbul to Warsaw?
On this route you travel with LOT Polish Airlines, Wizz Air, Turkish Airlines, FlixBus, PKP Intercity.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Warsaw?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Other ways people search Istanbul to Warsaw
- how to get from Istanbul to Warsaw
- Istanbul to Warsaw travel time
- Istanbul to Warsaw distance
- cheapest way from Istanbul to Warsaw
- Istanbul to Warsaw flight time
- flights from Istanbul to Warsaw
- Istanbul Warsaw direct flights
- IST to WAW