Travelling from Frankfurt to Warsaw: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering the departure point for your flight from Frankfurt to Warsaw. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are the main airports in Frankfurt.
Step off your plane in Warsaw at Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI).
Take a direct Frankfurt to Warsaw flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Frankfurt and Warsaw are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
With 46 weekly flights between the two airports, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) is the most popular route. Hop on the earliest flight from Frankfurt to Warsaw with Lufthansa at 06:50. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight from FRA to WAW is with Lufthansa at 21:00.
Give yourself enough time to get on your Frankfurt to Warsaw flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Warsaw
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Flying from Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Frankfurt to Warsaw, you can depart from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Travel from FRA to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) in one seamless trip.
Keep an eye out for deals with Lufthansa. This carrier offers direct Frankfurt to Warsaw plane tickets from FRA.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for Frankfurt to Warsaw flights leaving from Frankfurt Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Poznan Airport (POZ)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN)
Located around 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Frankfurt Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Frankfurt to Warsaw or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
67.47% of flights that take off from Frankfurt Airport make it to their destination on time.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Split up your Frankfurt to Warsaw flight with a stop so you can freshen up or cross a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Frankfurt - Hahn Airport and Warsaw are:
Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in around 2 hours 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 105 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 30 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport the day before your flight from Frankfurt to Warsaw:
53.13% of flights departing Frankfurt - Hahn Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to central Warsaw takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 8 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel near WAW if you're coming in on a late flight from Frankfurt to Warsaw. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Frederic Chopin Airport rental car and discover Warsaw and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Flex To Go and kaizen rent are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Frederic Chopin Airport around one week in advance of your Frankfurt to Warsaw flight.
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
The centre of Warsaw is about 32 kilometres from Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI). Once your flight from Frankfurt to Warsaw has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 50 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour or so.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near WMI. Settle in and get cosy after your Frankfurt to Warsaw flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up a Warsaw-Modlin Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Check out the availability and rates from Carwiz, Flex To Go and kaizen rent.
Snap up a deal by securing your ride from WMI four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Warsaw
February is the quietest month for flights from Frankfurt to Warsaw, while July is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to visit Warsaw based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Warsaw is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Frankfurt to Warsaw ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Warsaw around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Warsaw
Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Warsaw, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Warsaw:
Warsaw Royal Castle Gardens and The Royal Castle in Warsaw are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Warsaw must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Palace of Culture and Science.
Explore more of Poland
Lodz is just one of the many places in Poland waiting to be explored once you've seen Warsaw. Around 121 kilometres to the south-west, its top attractions include Piotrkowska Street, Museum of the Factory and Herbst Palace Museum. Branch Museum of Art.
Krakow is another sought-after destination in Poland and is around 257 kilometres south of Warsaw. No journey is complete without seeing St. Mary's Basilica, Planty Park and 100 oak park.