Travelling from Warsaw to Bern Airport (BRN): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by considering where you'll catch your flight from Warsaw to Bern Airport (BRN). Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) and Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) are the two main airports in Warsaw.
Bern Airport is located in Bern. The city's timezone is UTC+1 — the same as Warsaw.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Warsaw to BRN. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Warsaw, WAW can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Warsaw to Bern Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Frederic Chopin Airport:
Of the departures from Frederic Chopin Airport, 77.68% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
You can reach WMI from the centre of Warsaw in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Warsaw to BRN flight? Check in to a hotel near Warsaw-Modlin Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
About Bern Airport (BRN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Warsaw to Bern Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BRN instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Bern Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Hertz or Europcar and chase adventure across Bern and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Warsaw to Bern Airport flight.
Getting from Bern Airport (BRN) to central Bern
Bern Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Bern. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Bern Airport (BRN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Warsaw to Bern Airport is R 3,590. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 13,641. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Warsaw to BRN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Affordable Warsaw to Bern Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Warsaw to Bern Airport (BRN)
September is the busiest month for flights from Warsaw to Bern Airport (BRN). Visit Bern in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a Warsaw to BRN plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bern to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Warsaw to Bern Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Bern
Start your Bern trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Warsaw to Bern Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Bern when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your exploring at Old Town Bern followed by Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.
Explore more of Switzerland
Bern has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland just waiting to be explored. Around 113 kilometres north-east of Bern, a trip to Winterthur will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Winterthur, Swiss Cience Centre Technorama and Kunst Museum Winterthur | Reinhart am Stadtgarten.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Switzerland, consider Lugano, roughly 153 kilometres south-east of Bern. Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano are the start of reasons to visit.