Travelling from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Barcelona Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Barcelona and Warsaw are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from BCN to WAW start at 09:20 — the first with Wizz Air. The last service of the day is at 19:45 with Wizz Air. Overall, you can choose from 25 weekly Barcelona Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your BCN to WAW flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Wizz Air offers direct flights from Barcelona Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Warsaw — and maybe even more of Poland if your schedule allows.
Wizz Air is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With a reliable 82.69% of services arriving as scheduled, LOT is the most punctual carrier offering BCN to WAW flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Barcelona Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between BCN and WAW include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Vienna Airport
Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
80% of flights leaving Barcelona Airport reach their destination as planned. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from BCN.
To get to Barcelona Airport from central Barcelona, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BCN? If you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Barcelona Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near WAW instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Warsaw Chopin Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or kaizen rent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Warsaw and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Warsaw Chopin Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to central Warsaw
From Warsaw Chopin Airport, Warsaw is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
September is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Warsaw in March.
Lock in your flight from Barcelona Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport for July if you want to go to Warsaw during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BCN to WAW in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC and 4ºC on average.
Explore more of Poland
You've seen Warsaw, now it's time to explore more of Poland. Travel around 121 kilometres south-west to Lodz to tick off its leading sights. From Mural Atlas to Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 257 kilometres south of Warsaw, Krakow is another essential stop in Poland. Start your sightseeing at Rynek Glowny, Historic Old Town and St. Mary's Basilica.