Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW): what you need to know
The timezone in Warsaw is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Durham.
To ensure you get on your RDU to WAW flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport. These are the top stopovers between RDU and WAW:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Of the departures from Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Durham to Raleigh / Durham Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near RDU. Whether you're taking an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Reserve a hotel close to WAW if you're on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Warsaw 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 to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Warsaw Chopin Airport around one week ahead.
When to fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport. September is the most popular month to visit Warsaw. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport for July if you want to go to Warsaw during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to WAW in January. Temperatures average between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Poland
Warsaw has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Poland waiting to be explored. Around 121 kilometres south-west of Warsaw, a trip to Lodz will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Poland, consider Krakow, roughly 257 kilometres south of Warsaw. Rynek Glowny, Historic Old Town and St. Mary's Basilica are key reasons to visit.
