Travelling from London to Warsaw: what you need to know
London has multiple airports where you can start your holiday. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Warsaw. Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) and Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) are Warsaw's major entry points.
2 hours 23 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from London to Warsaw. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Warsaw is 1 hour ahead of London.
With 50 flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) is the most popular route. Board the earliest flight from London to Warsaw with LOT - Polish Airlines at 06:30. If you're keen to get more out of your day before flying, the last flight from LHR to WAW is with British Airways at 18:20.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from London to Warsaw. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You don't need a visa for Poland if you have a passport from United Kingdom and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to changes. So before organising your cheap flights from London to Warsaw, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest rules.
Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on a nonstop flight from London to Warsaw. From LHR, you can fly directly into Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW).
If you want to leave from LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Warsaw with LOT - Polish Airlines.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for flights from London to Warsaw departing from London Heathrow Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 57 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 1 minute.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Warsaw or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Warsaw, here's where you can stop when departing from London Heathrow Airport:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from London to Warsaw, kick back in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
Arriving in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Warsaw. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour and 9 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to WAW if you're taking a late flight from London to Warsaw. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
The centre of Warsaw is located around 40 kilometres from Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI). As soon as your flight from London to Warsaw has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 50 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour and 1 minute on public transport.
After your flight from London to Warsaw, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to WMI. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Warsaw
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London to Warsaw is R 444. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,094. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book 4 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from London to Warsaw.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for tickets from London to Warsaw. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Best time to go to Warsaw
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from London to Warsaw. July is the busiest month for a trip to Warsaw. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from London to Warsaw, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Warsaw, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 27ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, lock in a cheap ticket from London to Warsaw in January when temperatures average between -10ºC and 4ºC.
More about Warsaw
Once you've booked your flight from London to Warsaw, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Warsaw:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Palace of Culture and Science and Copernicus Science Centre are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Warsaw itinerary.
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