Cheap flights from Warsaw to Izmir

October is the cheapest month to fly this route, and the price calendar on this page shows how the rest of the year compares. Late spring and early autumn tend to be the sweet spot: warm sea, thinner crowds and softer fares than the peak of the Turkish summer. Summer school holidays push prices up at both ends, and the Polish holiday periods around the turn of the year and Easter fill the winter flights. Midweek departures are usually quieter than Friday and Sunday. Book several weeks ahead for summer travel, and keep an eye on the calendar for the cheapest month.

Several carriers serve this route. Wizz Air, Pegasus and Sun Express work on a low-cost model, so the fare covers your seat and a small cabin bag, with checked luggage, seat selection and food charged on top. Smartwings Poland and Helvetic Airways sit somewhere in between, depending on the fare you pick. LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, Air Dolomiti and Hahn Air are full-service, with a checked bag and refreshments usually included, and they often mean a connection rather than a direct flight. Direct service exists, so filter for it if time matters more than price.

Flights land at Adnan Menderes, the airport serving Izmir, which sits outside the city rather than in it. Getting into the centre is straightforward: commuter rail, an airport bus, taxis and rental cars all run from the terminal, and the rail link is the one locals use when the roads are busy. Allow extra time in summer, when the coastal traffic builds up. Coming from Warsaw, remember that F. Chopin airport is close to the centre while Modlin is further out, so the trip to your departure airport is not the same for both.

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 Izmir

4.5 M (2024)

Time zone

UTC+03 (Europe/Istanbul)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether you are flying from F. Chopin or Modlin, because the two Warsaw airports are not close to each other.
• On a low-cost ticket, add a checked bag and seat selection before comparing the total with a full-service fare.
• If your trip is built from separate tickets, leave a generous gap between flights so a delay does not cost you the connection.
• Confirm that your passport or ID meets Turkey's entry rules and stays valid for the whole trip.
• Decide whether you want the direct flight or a cheaper connecting one, and filter accordingly.
• Book early for summer and around the Polish holidays, when seats on this route go quickly.