Flying from Vancouver to Warsaw: what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Vancouver to Warsaw, there's a good range of airports you can jet off from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are among Vancouver's main options.
When working out where to arrive in Warsaw, Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) and Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) are the major entry points.
Warsaw is eight hours ahead of Vancouver and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you don't miss your Vancouver to Warsaw flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Warsaw
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Vancouver to Warsaw flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
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Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Vancouver to Warsaw? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Vancouver International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% land on schedule at their destination.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey to YXX from central Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make taking an early Vancouver to Warsaw flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near Abbotsford Airport and get to your gate with plenty of time to spare:
Flights that take off from YXX arrive at their destination within the scheduled time frame 67.97% of the time.
Arriving in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Warsaw. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Vancouver to Warsaw, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near WAW:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Frederic Chopin Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or kaizen rent and explore beyond Warsaw's main sights.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Frederic Chopin Airport around one week in advance of your Vancouver to Warsaw flight.
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) is about 32 kilometres from the centre of Warsaw. Following your flight from Vancouver to Warsaw, it takes approximately 50 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near WMI. Settle in and get cosy after your Vancouver to Warsaw flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Carwiz, Flex To Go and kaizen rent make collecting a Warsaw-Modlin Airport rental car simple. These reliable suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Score the best price by booking your ride from WMI four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Warsaw
July is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver to Warsaw. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Warsaw in February.
Book a Vancouver to Warsaw ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Warsaw to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap flights from Vancouver to Warsaw around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Warsaw
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Warsaw, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Warsaw:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Warsaw Royal Castle Gardens, The Royal Castle in Warsaw and Palace of Culture and Science are top attractions which should be on any good Warsaw itinerary.
Explore more of Poland
Warsaw has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Poland waiting to be discovered. About 121 kilometres south-west of Warsaw, a visit to Lodz will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Piotrkowska Street, Museum of the Factory and Herbst Palace Museum. Branch Museum of Art.
Krakow is another well-known destination in Poland and is around 257 kilometres south of Warsaw. No trip is complete without seeing St. Mary's Basilica, Planty Park and 100 oak park.
