Travelling from Warsaw to Paris: what you need to know
Warsaw has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Warsaw to Paris departing from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI).
Disembark at one of Paris's major hubs like Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). You can also come in for landing at Paris Orly Airport (ORY) or Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
A direct flight from Warsaw to Paris takes an average of 2 hours 29 minutes. Paris's timezone is UTC+1 — the same as Warsaw.
With 57 weekly flights between the two airports, Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most popular route. Hop on the earliest flight from Warsaw to Paris with Air France at 06:05. If you're keen to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight from WAW to CDG is with LOT - Polish Airlines at 20:15.
To ensure you catch your flight from Warsaw to Paris, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
You can enter France for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Poland. But before booking your cheap flight from Warsaw to Paris, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules can change, and you may require some travel documentation if your trip is for business or other reasons.
Flying from Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Direct flights from Warsaw to Paris depart from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW). WAW offers nonstop options to two Paris terminals, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
Popular carriers that have direct flights from Warsaw to Paris out of WAW include:
Located around 8 kilometres from central Warsaw, WAW can be reached in about 21 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 9 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Frederic Chopin Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Warsaw to Paris, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
WMI is around 40 kilometres from central Warsaw. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 1 minute.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Warsaw to Paris, stay in one of these hotels near Warsaw-Modlin Airport:
Arriving in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris is roughly 27 kilometres. It takes around 44 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Warsaw to Paris. Book one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
As soon as your flight from Warsaw to Paris has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 34 minutes by car. Central Paris is roughly 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
The journey will take approximately 57 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Warsaw to Paris, unwind at a hotel close to ORY. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Paris
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Warsaw to Paris is R 437. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,046. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Book 2 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Warsaw to Paris.
October is the cheapest month for tickets from Warsaw to Paris. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Best time to go to Paris
June is the busiest month for flights from Warsaw to Paris. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Paris in February.
Book your flight from Warsaw to Paris for August if you'd like to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Paris to range from 13ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Warsaw to Paris in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Paris
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Paris right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Warsaw to Paris:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Paris itinerary.
Complete your Paris trip with a car rental
Check out our range of car rentals once you've found your hotel and cheap flight from Warsaw to Paris. Whether you're after a compact ride, family sedan or something in between, you can easily compare companies in one go to get the best deal.
