Travelling from London to Warsaw: what you need to know
You can take your pick of numerous airports when organising your flight from London to Warsaw. Check out your options for jetting out of London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Arrive in Warsaw at Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI).
The average duration of a direct London to Warsaw flight is 2 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Warsaw is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) is the most popular route that connects these two cities. There are 40 departures a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from London to Warsaw is with British Airways at 18:20. Go for the first LHR to WAW departure operated by LOT - Polish Airlines at 06:30 to make the most of your first day in Warsaw.
To ensure you make your London to Warsaw flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Warsaw
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can get a direct flight from London to Warsaw taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Start your journey at LHR and arrive at Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW).
Lock in your London to Warsaw plane tickets with LOT - Polish Airlines. This carrier is a popular option for direct flights from LHR.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper London to Warsaw flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
After a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Warsaw or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your London to Warsaw flight, here's where you can stop when taking off from London Gatwick Airport:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
You can reach LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not enjoy an additional night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to Warsaw:
As far as flight punctuality goes, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Direct flights from London to Warsaw are accessible from Stansted Airport (STN). Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) is where you'll step off the plane.
Ryanair is one well-known airline that offers direct London to Warsaw plane tickets from STN.
Reserve a ticket from London to Warsaw out of Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between STN and Warsaw include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT)
From central London, STN is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Warsaw flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
Arriving in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to central Warsaw takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 6 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to WAW if you have a late flight from London to Warsaw. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Frederic Chopin Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or kaizen rent and venture far and wide through Warsaw and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Frederic Chopin Airport around one week ahead of your London to Warsaw flight.
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
After your flight from London to Warsaw has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in around 50 minutes by car. Central Warsaw is approximately 32 kilometres from Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI).
If you hop on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour or so.
There are some great places to call home for the night near WMI. Settle in and get cosy after your London to Warsaw flight at one of these well-located options:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Warsaw-Modlin Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Carwiz, Flex To Go or kaizen rent and get going in the blink of an eye.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at WMI can help you lock in a better rate.
Best time to go to Warsaw
July is the most popular month for flights from London to Warsaw. To skip the crowds, visit Warsaw in February.
When booking your London to Warsaw tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Warsaw, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap flights from London to Warsaw around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Warsaw
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Warsaw right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Warsaw:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Warsaw Royal Castle Gardens, The Royal Castle in Warsaw and Palace of Culture and Science are highlights which should be on any well-planned Warsaw itinerary.
Explore more of Poland
Warsaw is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Poland just waiting to be explored. Around 121 kilometres south-west of Warsaw, a trip to Lodz will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Piotrkowska Street, Museum of the Factory and Herbst Palace Museum. Branch Museum of Art.
Krakow is another favourite 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.