Flying from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW): what you need to know
Warsaw is one hour ahead of Cardiff and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CWL to WAW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cardiff Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between CWL and WAW include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Alicante-Elche Airport
Keflavik International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport flight is R 1,226. A round-trip fare is currently R 3,609. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CWL to WAW if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Cardiff Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CWL to WAW by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cardiff Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport.
Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Of all flights departing from Cardiff Airport, 66.16% land on time at their destination.
Central Cardiff to Cardiff Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CWL? If you've booked an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
If you have a late Cardiff Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near WAW:
Hit the road running by picking up a Frederic Chopin Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or kaizen rent to explore Warsaw and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Frederic Chopin Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to central Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Warsaw. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Cardiff Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Warsaw. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Cardiff Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport for July if you want to visit Warsaw during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CWL to WAW around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Poland
Lodz is just one of the many cities in Poland waiting to be discovered once you've seen Warsaw. Around 121 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Piotrkowska Street, Museum of the Factory and Herbst Palace Museum. Branch Museum of Art.
Around 257 kilometres south of Warsaw, Krakow is another essential stop in Poland. Start your sightseeing at St. Mary's Basilica, Planty Park and 100 oak park.