Travelling from London to Warsaw: what you need to know
London has plenty of airports to start your trip from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Warsaw. Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) and Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) are Warsaw's major entry points.
The average time for 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.
With 40 weekly flights between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) is the busiest route. Board the first flight from London to Warsaw with LOT - Polish Airlines at 06:30. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the last departure from LHR to WAW is with British Airways at 18:20.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your London to Warsaw flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Warsaw
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Take off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on a nonstop flight from London to Warsaw. From LHR, you can fly straight to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW).
Be on the lookout for promotions with LOT - Polish Airlines. This airline offers direct London to Warsaw plane tickets out of LHR.
We make it a cinch to book a London to Warsaw flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from London Heathrow Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a handy hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Warsaw, these stays will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your London to Warsaw flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and Warsaw are:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
LGW is around 40 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from London to Warsaw? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Stansted Airport (STN) offers direct flights from London to Warsaw. Your trip from STN will bring you straight to Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI).
Get on board with Ryanair. It offers direct London to Warsaw plane tickets from STN.
Lock in a ticket from London to Warsaw departing from Stansted Airport (STN) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between STN and Warsaw are:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Katowice International Airport (KTW)
Poznan Airport (POZ)
The journey to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Warsaw flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how often flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.
Arriving in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to central Warsaw takes around 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 8 kilometres away.
It usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Reserve a hotel near WAW if you're coming in on a late flight from London to Warsaw. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running 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 usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Frederic Chopin Airport about one week ahead of your London to Warsaw flight.
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
Once your flight from London to Warsaw has landed, you can get 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 ride to the centre will take you 1 hour or so.
After your flight from London to Warsaw, rest your head at a hotel near WMI. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Forget about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Grab a Warsaw-Modlin Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare offers from Carwiz, Flex To Go and kaizen rent.
Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride four weeks before your arrival at WMI will help you save.
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 searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Warsaw right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from London to Warsaw:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Warsaw Royal Castle Gardens, The Royal Castle in Warsaw and Palace of Culture and Science are essential stops on your 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.