Cheap flights from Poznan to Istanbul

October is the cheapest month for this route, and fares stay reasonable from September through to July, so the price calendar is worth a look before you fix your dates. Summer in Istanbul is hot and busy, while spring and autumn are milder and easier for walking. Winter is quiet and often cheaper, though snow can slow things down. Weekday departures usually cost less than weekend ones. Book a few weeks ahead for summer and around the holidays; outside those peaks, waiting a little often pays off.

No airline flies Poznan to Istanbul non-stop, so every option involves a change. Wizz Air is the low-cost choice, with fares that cover the seat and a small cabin bag, and extras such as checked luggage and seat selection costing more. The rest are full-service carriers: LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa and Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and KLM Cityhopper, Air France, Cityjet, Swiss and Helvetic Airways. On those, a checked bag and meals are usually part of the ticket, and connections are built through their own hubs. Compare the total, not just the fare.

Istanbul has two airports, and which one you land at shapes your onward trip. Istanbul Airport sits on the European side, well out from the centre, and the metro plus buses and taxis take you into town. Sabiha Gokcen is on the Asian side, further from the main sights, with its own metro link, shuttle buses and taxis. Traffic in Istanbul is heavy at almost any hour, so allow plenty of time before an appointment or a return flight. Check the airport code on your ticket carefully: a connection between the two sides of the city takes a long time.

Currency

TRY (₺)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Turkish

Emergency number

112, 177

Driving side

right

Calling code

+36

Internet domain

.tr

Population of Istanbul

15.7 M (2023)

Time zone

UTC+03 (Europe/Istanbul)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your connection is on one ticket or two, because separate bookings mean you carry the risk of a missed flight.
• Look at the baggage rules if you book Wizz Air, since a cabin bag and a checked bag are paid extras.
• Confirm which Istanbul airport you land at, as Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen are on opposite sides of the city.
• Make sure your passport and any visa or entry requirements for Turkey are in order well before departure.
• Compare fares across September to July, and check October and the quieter winter weeks for lower prices.