Travelling from Johannesburg to Warsaw: what you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Johannesburg. O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Johannesburg to Warsaw taking off from here.
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) and Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) are Warsaw's chief entry points.
Warsaw's timezone is UTC+1, making Warsaw one hour behind Johannesburg.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Johannesburg to Warsaw flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Warsaw
To find cheap Johannesburg to Warsaw flights, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Flying from Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing Johannesburg to Warsaw flights departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
JNB is around 23 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near O.R. Tambo International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Johannesburg to Warsaw or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to O.R. Tambo International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Arriving in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
The distance from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to central Warsaw is roughly 8 kilometres. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Johannesburg to Warsaw, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near WAW:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Frederic 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.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Frederic Chopin Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
Once your flight from Johannesburg to Warsaw has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 50 minutes by car. Central Warsaw is roughly 32 kilometres from Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near WMI. Settle in and get cosy after your Johannesburg to Warsaw flight at one of these well-located options:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Warsaw-Modlin Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Carwiz, Flex To Go or kaizen rent and make a speedy getaway.
Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from WMI four weeks in advance often means better prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Warsaw
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Johannesburg to Warsaw. July is the most popular month to visit Warsaw. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
When booking your Johannesburg to Warsaw tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Warsaw, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 27ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Warsaw around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Warsaw
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Warsaw right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Warsaw:
Warsaw Royal Castle Gardens and The Royal Castle in Warsaw are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Warsaw must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Palace of Culture and Science.
Explore more of Poland
Lodz is just one of the many places in Poland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Warsaw. Around 121 kilometres to the south-west, its top attractions include Piotrkowska Street, Museum of the Factory and Herbst Palace Museum. Branch Museum of Art.
Around 257 kilometres south of Warsaw, Krakow is another essential stop in Poland. No visit is complete without checking out St. Mary's Basilica, Planty Park and 100 oak park.
