Flying from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Warsaw: what you need to know
The timezone in Warsaw is UTC+1. The city is seven hours ahead of Edmonton, where Edmonton International Airport is located.
Give yourself enough time to make your YEG to Warsaw flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
The journey from central Edmonton to YEG takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Warsaw? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to YEG:
Of the departures from Edmonton International Airport, 69.55% arrive on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Warsaw
R 3,720 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to Warsaw flight. A return ticket right now is R 9,370. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from YEG to Warsaw. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Airports in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Warsaw. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Edmonton International Airport to Warsaw. Check in to one of these accommodation options near WAW instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Frederic Chopin Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or kaizen rent and explore beyond Warsaw's main sights.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Frederic Chopin Airport around one week in advance of your flight from YEG to Warsaw.
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
Once your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Warsaw has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 50 minutes by car. Central Warsaw is roughly 40 kilometres from Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI).
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near WMI. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your YEG to Warsaw flight:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Warsaw-Modlin Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Carwiz, Flex To Go or kaizen rent and make a speedy getaway.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride four weeks before your arrival at WMI will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Warsaw
Visit Warsaw during high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Edmonton International Airport to Warsaw in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Book an Edmonton International Airport to Warsaw flight ticket with a departure in July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from YEG to Warsaw in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
More about Warsaw
Start your Warsaw trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Warsaw, explore our selection of hotels including:
All great holidays should include some 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
You've visited Warsaw, now it's time to discover other parts of Poland. Travel about 121 kilometres south-west to Lodz to check off its top attractions. From Piotrkowska Street to Museum of the Factory and Herbst Palace Museum. Branch Museum of Art, your itinerary will be busy.
Krakow is another essential stop in Poland and is around 257 kilometres south of Warsaw. No trip is complete without seeing St. Mary's Basilica, Planty Park and 100 oak park.