Flying from Toronto to Warsaw: what you need to know
Organising your flight from Toronto to Warsaw begins with finding the best airport to start your journey. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are the main departure points in Toronto.
Step off your plane in Warsaw at Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI).
The average time for a direct Toronto to Warsaw flight is 8 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Warsaw is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Toronto.
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are ten weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from Toronto to Warsaw is with LOT - Polish Airlines at 23:40. Go for the first YYZ to WAW departure with LOT - Polish Airlines at 16:00 to make the most of your arrival in Warsaw.
Leave enough time to make your Toronto to Warsaw flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Warsaw
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The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Toronto to Warsaw is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Set out from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) on a nonstop flight from Toronto to Warsaw. From YYZ, you can fly directly to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW).
LOT - Polish Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct Toronto to Warsaw plane tickets leaving from YYZ.
Located around 19 kilometres from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to Pearson International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Toronto to Warsaw, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Pearson International Airport, data shows 63.97% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can reach YTZ from central Toronto in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Toronto to Warsaw, stay in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance of 62%. This figure reflects how often flights that leave from this airport land on time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
From central Toronto, YKF is around 80 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the airport by car and 4 hours 5 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Toronto to Warsaw flight:
The on-time performance record of YKF is 63.64%. To put it plainly, that's how often flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.
Arriving in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Warsaw. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.
Book a hotel close to WAW if you're coming in on a late flight from Toronto to Warsaw. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running 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.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Frederic Chopin Airport about one week in advance of your Toronto to Warsaw flight.
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
The centre of Warsaw is about 32 kilometres from Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI). Once your flight from Toronto to Warsaw has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 50 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to WMI. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Toronto to Warsaw:
Carwiz, Flex To Go and kaizen rent make collecting a Warsaw-Modlin Airport rental car easy and quick. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Avoid paying extra. Booking your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at WMI can help you lock in a better rate.
Best time to go to Warsaw
February is the quietest month for flights from Toronto to Warsaw, while July is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Warsaw based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Toronto to Warsaw ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Warsaw to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Toronto to Warsaw in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
More about Warsaw
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Warsaw right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Toronto to Warsaw:
Warsaw Royal Castle Gardens and The Royal Castle in Warsaw are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Warsaw must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Palace of Culture and Science.
Explore more of Poland
Warsaw has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Poland waiting to be discovered. Around 121 kilometres south-west of Warsaw, a visit to Lodz will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Piotrkowska Street, Museum of the Factory and Herbst Palace Museum. Branch Museum of Art.
Krakow is another must-experience destination 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.