How to get from Istanbul to Warsaw
- 1381 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 2h 35m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 25m
direct
Flight
€416
Cheapest
8h 25m
1 transfer
Flight
€80
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 11 Oct 2026
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 1381 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 11, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1381 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €133Checked Oct 11 | 2h 35mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €141Older observation | 51h 55m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€133Checked Oct 112h 35m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€141Older observation51h 55m · 2 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?
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.
Which 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.
Departure and arrival
Istanbul to Warsaw on Omio
We have no stored Omio fares for this pair yet. Omio's search shows the trips for the day you pick.
Search on OmioOperators seen on these journeys
LOT Polish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Warsaw ChopinSee live options and dates →
HiSkyIstanbul-ChișinăuSee live options and dates →
HiSkyChișinău-WarsawSee live options and dates →
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Warsaw ChopinSee live options and dates →12GoIstanbul-Skopje, Skopje-ZagrebBook →
FlixBusZagreb-Warszawa WschodniaBook →On this route you travel with LOT Polish Airlines, HiSky, Turkish Airlines, 12Go, FlixBus; 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 €133 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 1381 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 €69 to €141. 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, HiSky, Turkish Airlines, 12Go, FlixBus.
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.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: LOT Polish Airlines
Route calculated: 11 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 11 Oct 2026