Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Warsaw is one hour behind Helsinki and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of 66 weekly Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport flights. The 07:30 departure with Finnair is the earliest available. Finnair operates the last service of the day at 19:50.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your HEL to WAW flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Finnair is your ticket to exploring Warsaw (and maybe even some other great parts of Poland!). Browse the direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Finnair on this route.
Finnair is the most punctual carrier that offers HEL to WAW flights, with 67.21% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between HEL and WAW include:
Riga International Airport
Tallinn Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Right now, R 1,231 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,485. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from HEL to WAW, reserve your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Landing cheap flights from HEL to WAW is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights departing from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near HEL:
Arriving at Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Reserve a hotel near WAW if you're catching a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport flight. Pick 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 leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Frederic Chopin Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to central Warsaw
From Frederic Chopin Airport, Warsaw is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Warsaw based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When reserving your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Warsaw, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from HEL to WAW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Poland
You've seen Warsaw, now it's time to explore other corners of Poland. Journey about 121 kilometres south-west to Lodz to check off its leading sights. From Piotrkowska Street to Museum of the Factory and Herbst Palace Museum. Branch Museum of Art, your itinerary will be busy.
Krakow is another must-experience destination in Poland and is around 257 kilometres south of Warsaw. No trip is complete without a visit to St. Mary's Basilica, Planty Park and 100 oak park.
