Travelling from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Warsaw: what you need to know
Warsaw's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Salzburg (the location of W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport).
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SZG to Warsaw flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
SZG is around 3 kilometres from central Salzburg. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 20 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near SZG. Whether you're catching an early flight from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Warsaw or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
When it comes to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65.75% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Warsaw
The best price we've found for a one-way W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Warsaw flight is R 1,945. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,630. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from SZG to Warsaw if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
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Airports in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to central Warsaw takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 8 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Warsaw. Check in to one of these accommodation options near WAW instead:
Get your adventure underway 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.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Frederic Chopin Airport about one week ahead of your flight from SZG to Warsaw.
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
The centre of Warsaw is about 40 kilometres from Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI). Once your flight from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Warsaw has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 50 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to WMI. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your SZG to Warsaw flight:
Carwiz, Flex To Go and kaizen rent make collecting a Warsaw-Modlin Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from WMI four weeks in advance often means lower prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Warsaw
Travel to Warsaw during the high season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Warsaw during low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Before locking in your W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Warsaw flight ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Warsaw, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SZG to Warsaw in January when temperatures average between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Warsaw
Start your Warsaw trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Warsaw, browse our selection of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Warsaw Royal Castle Gardens and Palace of Culture and Science are essential stops on your Warsaw itinerary.
Explore more of Poland
Warsaw is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Poland just waiting to be explored. About 121 kilometres south-west of Warsaw, a trip to Lodz will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like 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 experiencing St. Mary's Basilica, Planty Park and 100 oak park.