Flying from London to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW): What you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW), you'll have a good range of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
2 hours 30 minutes is the average journey time for a direct London to Frederic Chopin Airport flight.
Frederic Chopin Airport is located in Warsaw. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of London.
The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW), with 40 direct services every week. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from LHR to WAW is the 6:30am LOT - Polish Airlines option. If a later flight fits your day better, the final departure is at 6:20pm with British Airways.
Your flight from London to WAW won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can find a direct flight from London to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
You can get away on a direct flight from London to Frederic Chopin Airport with LOT - Polish Airlines. This leading airline operates services from LHR.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between LHR and WAW is LOT - Polish Airlines.
Among carriers operating on this route, British Airways has the best record for on-time arrivals.
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Frederic Chopin Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and WAW are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to WAW flight:
69.26% of all departures from London Gatwick Airport arrive according to schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can lock in a flight ticket from London to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) with a stop or two leaving from Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most common stopovers between STN and WAW:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Katowice International Airport (KTW)
Poznan Airport (POZ)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Frederic Chopin Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate without rushing:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Have a late flight from London to Frederic Chopin Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near WAW and hit the lights earlier:
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Getting from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to central Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Warsaw. The time it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Frederic Chopin Airport is Rs6,799. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs17,279. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Book seven months before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to WAW.
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The best time to fly from London to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW). July is the busiest month to travel to Warsaw. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in February.
The warmest month in Warsaw is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Book your London to WAW flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between -10ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Frederic Chopin Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Warsaw
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Warsaw right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from London to Frederic Chopin Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Monument of the Warsaw Uprising and Museum of Modern Art are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Warsaw itinerary.
Explore more of Poland
Lodz is just one of the many places in Poland waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Warsaw. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Poland, head for Krakow, about 241 kilometres south of Warsaw. Rynek Glowny, Historic Old Town and St. Mary's Basilica are the start of reasons to visit.