Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Warsaw's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Warsaw one hour ahead of London.
Flights from LHR to WAW start from 06:30 — the first with LOT - Polish Airlines. The latest departure is at 18:20 with British Airways. Overall, you can take your pick of 50 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your LHR to WAW flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Warsaw (and then discovering more of Poland!) is a snap with British Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport.
British Airways is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers LHR to WAW flights, with 73.45% of its services reaching their destination on time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LHR and WAW:
Brussels Airport
Hamburg Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
At the moment, R 1,544 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,026. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from LHR to WAW, reserve your journey one month before your departure.
December is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Heathrow Airport is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near LHR. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near WAW instead:
Pick up a Frederic Chopin Airport rental car and discover Warsaw and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Flex To Go and kaizen rent are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Frederic Chopin Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to central Warsaw
From Frederic Chopin Airport, Warsaw is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Warsaw in February.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport for July if you want to explore Warsaw during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to WAW around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Poland
Warsaw is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Poland just waiting to be explored. Around 121 kilometres south-west of Warsaw, a trip to Lodz will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Piotrkowska Street, Museum of the Factory and Herbst Palace Museum. Branch Museum of Art.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Poland, consider Krakow, about 257 kilometres south of Warsaw. St. Mary's Basilica, Planty Park and 100 oak park are key reasons to visit.