Flying from Warsaw to Stansted Airport (STN): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Warsaw. Explore your options departing from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) when planning your flight from Warsaw to Stansted Airport (STN).
Stansted Airport is located in London. The city follows the UTC+0 timezone and is one hour behind Warsaw.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Warsaw to STN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Travelling from central Warsaw to WAW takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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77.68% of flights departing from Frederic Chopin Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
You can book a direct Warsaw to Stansted Airport (STN) plane ticket with departures from Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI). Work out whether leaving from WMI works best for your plans.
From WMI, direct flights from Warsaw to STN are offered by Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most popular choice for passengers flying from WMI to STN.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Warsaw to WMI in about 1 hour. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
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About Stansted Airport (STN)
Have a late flight from Warsaw to Stansted Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near STN and hit the lights earlier:
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For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Warsaw to Stansted Airport flight.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
Central London is around 64 kilometres from Stansted Airport and takes about 1 hour to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, cab or ride-share.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Stansted Airport (STN)
R 439 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Warsaw to Stansted Airport. A return flight starts at R 878. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Warsaw to STN, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Warsaw to Stansted Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Warsaw to Stansted Airport (STN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Warsaw to Stansted Airport (STN). Plan your visit to London in April for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Warsaw to STN plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in London to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Warsaw to Stansted Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about London
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in London right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Warsaw to Stansted Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are popular attractions which should be on any good London itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom you'll want to see. Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
If you're ready to explore another corner of the United Kingdom, head for Bristol, about 193 kilometres west of London. Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge are among the biggest draws.