Flying from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport is located in Gdansk. Following the UTC+3 timezone, Istanbul is two hours ahead of Gdansk.
For a relaxed start to your GDN to Istanbul flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper flight ticket from GDN to Istanbul. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
The journey from central Gdansk to GDN takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a hotel near GDN? If you've booked an early flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Istanbul, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport, 76.8% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN) to Istanbul
The best price we've found for a one-way Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Istanbul flight is ر.ق. 205. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 441. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from GDN to Istanbul, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Istanbul ticket.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul takes around 50 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour 45 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Istanbul, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near IST:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from GDN to Istanbul.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. After your flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near SAW. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your GDN to Istanbul flight:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and be on your way in a flash.
Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from SAW four weeks in advance often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Istanbul
Carefully consider your dates before booking your flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Istanbul. The city buzzes during peak season, but hotel prices are usually higher and top attractions can be crowded. Visit Istanbul in the off-season if you prefer a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Istanbul flight ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GDN to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC.
More about Istanbul
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Istanbul right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Istanbul:
The Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Istanbul to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Galata Tower.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Izmir is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without seeing Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Alsancak.
