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Flights between Istanbul (IST) and Warsaw (WAW)

İstanbul Airport, Turkey ↔ Warsaw Chopin Airport, Poland

A direct route between Istanbul and Warsaw appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 1 Aug 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

LOT - Polish Airlines (LO)Turkish Airlines (TK)
Distance
1,347 km
837 miles
Est. flight time
2h 11m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~2h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Turkey

Jan
9°
14/4
55mm
Feb
10°
15/5
50mm
Mar
14°
19/9
50mm
Apr
19°
24/14
45mm
May
24°
29/19
35mm
Jun
28°
33/23
20mm
Jul
31°
36/26
15mm
Aug
31°
36/26
15mm
Sep
27°
32/22
25mm
Oct
21°
26/16
50mm
Nov
15°
20/10
60mm
Dec
10°
15/5
65mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Poland

Jan
1°
6/-4
30mm
Feb
2°
7/-3
25mm
Mar
7°
12/2
30mm
Apr
13°
18/8
40mm
May
19°
24/14
55mm
Jun
22°
27/17
70mm
Jul
24°
29/19
80mm
Aug
23°
28/18
75mm
Sep
18°
23/13
50mm
Oct
12°
17/7
35mm
Nov
6°
11/1
35mm
Dec
2°
7/-3
35mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Turkey: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗Poland: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Istanbul from Warsaw?

Istanbul (IST) and Warsaw (WAW) are around 1,347 km (837 miles) apart — an estimated 2h 11m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the IST–WAW route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include LOT - Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Warsaw?

Time difference ~ 2 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Poland?

Across Poland, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 24°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Turkey and Poland?

The UK FCDO currently rates Turkey as Caution — some areas; The UK FCDO rates Poland as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.