Flying from Istanbul to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Istanbul to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.
The timezone in Gdansk is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul. Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport is located in Gdansk.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Istanbul to GDN.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Istanbul to GDN that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between IST and GDN include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Podgorica Airport (TGD)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 30 miles in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport. Here's where you can connect between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and GDN:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
You can get to SAW from central Istanbul in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 30 miles or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Istanbul to GDN flight? Unwind in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 76.93%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near GDN instead:
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Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Istanbul to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN) to central Gdansk
Central Gdansk is roughly 7 miles from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport. Journey times by car rental or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It'll take around 55 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport is $61. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $116. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Istanbul to GDN, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Istanbul to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN). August is the peak month for travel to Gdansk. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in February.
Before locking in your Istanbul to GDN plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Gdansk, with temperatures ranging from 55ºF to 75ºF.
January has temperatures of between 18ºF and 41ºF. Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Gdansk
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Gdansk:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Church of St. Barbara, Bazylika Mariacka and Główne Miasto Gdańsk are attractions you won't want to skip in Gdansk.
Explore more of Poland
Warsaw is just one of the many cities in Poland waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Gdansk. Around 180 miles away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Monument of the Warsaw Uprising and Museum of Modern Art.
If you're ready to explore another side of Poland, consider Lodz, roughly 190 miles south of Gdansk. Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial are among its highlights.
