Travelling from Milan to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Milan. Explore your options leaving from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) or Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) when organising your flight from Milan to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW).
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 10 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Milan to Warsaw Chopin Airport flight.
Warsaw (where Warsaw Chopin Airport is located) and Milan share the UTC+1 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
You can pick from 21 direct services each week between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW). This is the most popular route when departing from Milan.
Your flight from Milan to WAW won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Airports in Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Reach your destination without the detour from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). Nonstop flights from Milan to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) can be booked from here.
You'll have your pick of carriers offering direct flights from Milan to Warsaw Chopin Airport leaving from MXP. Book your journey with one of these:
The airline most travellers choose when flying between MXP and WAW is LOT.
LOT is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 77.69% of its services reaching their destination on time.
MXP is around 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
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Of the departures from Milan Malpensa Airport, 76% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
You can book a direct Milan to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) plane ticket with departures from Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY). See if flying from BGY works better for your plans.
From BGY, direct flights from Milan to WAW are available with Wizz Air.
Wizz Air takes the lead in bookings on the BGY to WAW route.
Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier flying from Milan Bergamo Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport, with 79.03% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Milan to WAW flight? Unwind in a hotel near Milan Bergamo Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Milan Bergamo Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
You can reserve a plane ticket from Milan to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) with one or more stops departing from Milano Linate Airport (LIN). These are some of the most common stopovers between LIN and WAW:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
From the centre of Milan, LIN is around 8 kilometres away. It takes roughly 20 minutes to get to the airport by car and 30 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Milan to Warsaw Chopin Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Milano Linate Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
With 84% of its departing flights arriving as planned, LIN is a reliable starting point for your journey.
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 central Warsaw. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
$21 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Milan to Warsaw Chopin Airport. A return flight starts from $45. These prices may change based on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Milan to WAW. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Milan to Warsaw Chopin Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Milan to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW). September is when most people travel to Warsaw. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in January.
Book a Milan to WAW plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Warsaw to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Warsaw Chopin Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Warsaw
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Warsaw right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Milan to Warsaw Chopin Airport:
Your trip to Warsaw isn't complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions that are worth your time include The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Warsaw Uprising Monument and Museum of Modern Art.
Explore more of Poland
Warsaw is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Poland waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres southwest of Warsaw, a visit to Lodz will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Poland, head for Krakow, roughly 241 kilometres south of Warsaw. Rynek Glowny, Historic Old Town and St. Mary's Basilica are among the biggest draws.
