Travelling from London to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW): What you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), there's a good range of airports you can fly out of. London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Luton Airport (LTN) are London's major terminals.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 30 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct London to Warsaw Chopin Airport flight.
Warsaw Chopin Airport is located in Warsaw. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of London.
The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), with 41 direct services every week. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from LHR to WAW is the 6:30am LOT - Polish Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 6:20pm with British Airways.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from London to WAW. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) take off from this terminal.
When taking off from LHR, you can take a direct flight from London to Warsaw Chopin Airport with LOT - Polish Airlines.
LOT is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from LHR to WAW.
Among carriers on this route, British Airways has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from London to Warsaw Chopin Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Catching a flight out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
Take a direct flight from London to WAW with Wizz Air UK. This is one of the leading carriers flying this route out of LGW.
Wizz Air UK takes the lead in bookings on the LGW to WAW route.
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to WAW flight:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 82% of them touching down right on cue.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Lock in a plane ticket from London to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) departing from London Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between STN and WAW are:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Katowice Wojciech Korfanty Airport (KTW)
Poznan Lawica Airport (POZ)
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the airport by car and 45 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early London to Warsaw Chopin Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near London Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate with plenty of time to spare:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means most of its flights reach their destination on schedule and your plans stay right on track.
About Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
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Getting from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to central Warsaw
Warsaw Chopin Airport is around 10 kilometres from the centre of Warsaw. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
At the moment, $36 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Warsaw Chopin Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $66. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from London to WAW, book your ticket seven months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for scoring cheap London to Warsaw Chopin Airport tickets is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from London to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from London to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW). September is when most people travel to Warsaw. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in January.
The warmest month in Warsaw is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your London to WAW plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Warsaw Chopin Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Warsaw
After booking your flight from London to Warsaw Chopin Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Warsaw:
The Royal Castle in Warsaw and Warsaw Uprising Monument are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Warsaw to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Museum of Modern Art.
Explore more of Poland
Lodz is just one of the many cities in Poland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Warsaw. Around 113 kilometres away to the southwest, check out popular attractions including Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Poland, head for Krakow, roughly 241 kilometres south of Warsaw. Rynek Glowny, Historic Old Town and St. Mary's Basilica are key highlights.