Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Warsaw: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Warsaw is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Warsaw is one hour behind Helsinki, where Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located. Warsaw follows the UTC+1 timezone.
With 24 flights a week between the two airports, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is the most popular route. Finnair operates the earliest flight at 07:25. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the last flight from HEL to WAW is with Finnair at 19:50.
For a relaxed start to your HEL to Warsaw flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Direct Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Warsaw tickets are available for booking. Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is where you'll step off the plane.
Book your favourite seat with Finnair. This airline offers direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Warsaw.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from HEL to Warsaw. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
HEL is around 16 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 30 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near HEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Warsaw, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 84% of flights that depart HEL arrive at their destination without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Warsaw
The best price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Warsaw flight is Rs6,215. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs17,009. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to securing a cheap flight from HEL to Warsaw. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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Airports in Warsaw
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is around 10 kilometres from central Warsaw. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
Book a hotel close to WAW if you have a late flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Warsaw. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Warsaw Chopin Airport about one week ahead of your flight from HEL to Warsaw.
Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI)
The centre of Warsaw is about 40 kilometres from Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI). After your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Warsaw has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 40 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 50 minutes on public transport.
After stepping off your HEL to Warsaw flight, rest your head at a hotel near WMI. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride four weeks before your arrival at WMI will help you save.
Warsaw Radom Airport (RDO)
Find your way to the city centre after your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Warsaw has landed. Central Warsaw is around 97 kilometres from Warsaw Radom Airport (RDO) and takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to reach by car.
If you use public transport, expect a journey of about 2 hours.
Enjoy a restful, unhurried start to your trip by choosing a hotel near RDO after your HEL to Warsaw flight. Recover from your travel day or just take a moment to find your footing in a new place at:
If you're searching for a vehicle with specific features, lock in your ride from RDO around four weeks before your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Warsaw. This gives you a better shot at getting the car you prefer, along with a better price.
Best time to go to Warsaw
September is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Warsaw. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Warsaw in January.
Book a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Warsaw plane ticket with a departure in July to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from HEL to Warsaw in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC and 4ºC 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. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Warsaw:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Warsaw Uprising Monument, The Royal Castle in Warsaw and Castle Square are popular attractions which should be on every Warsaw itinerary.
Explore more of Poland
Warsaw is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Poland just waiting to be explored. About 121 kilometres southwest of Warsaw, a trip to Lodz will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial.
If you want to check out another major destination in Poland, head for Krakow, roughly 257 kilometres south of Warsaw. Rynek Glowny, Historic Old Town and St. Mary's Basilica are key highlights.