Flying from Reykjavik to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW): What you need to know
Reykjavik's main base, Keflavik International Airport (KEF), is where new adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Reykjavik to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW).
4 hours 15 minutes is the average duration of a direct Reykjavik to Frederic Chopin Airport flight.
Frederic Chopin Airport is located in Warsaw. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of Reykjavik.
The busiest route is from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW). You can choose from 9 direct services every week. Wizz Air operates a 12:45am departure between KEF and WAW.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Reykjavik to WAW. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Heading off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Reykjavik to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) can be booked from this terminal.
At KEF, there's a good selection of airlines that offer direct flights from Reykjavik to Frederic Chopin Airport, such as:
Wizz Air is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from KEF to WAW.
Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 75.0% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Reykjavik to WAW. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Keflavik International Airport (KEF). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
KEF is about 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Reykjavik to Frederic Chopin Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Keflavik International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Keflavik International Airport, 66.96% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
RKV is around 2 kilometres from central Reykjavik. It'll take 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Reykjavik to WAW flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Reykjavik International Airport:
Reykjavik International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.1%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.
About Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
If you have a late flight from Reykjavik to Frederic Chopin Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near WAW:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Frederic Chopin Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or kaizen rent and explore beyond Warsaw's main sights.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Reykjavik to Frederic Chopin Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to central Warsaw
The centre of Warsaw is roughly 8 kilometres from Frederic Chopin Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Rs19,806 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Frederic Chopin Airport. A return flight starts at Rs40,300. These fares may change depending on availability.
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The best month for landing cheap Reykjavik to Frederic Chopin Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Reykjavik to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW). July is the busiest month to travel to Warsaw. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in February.
When booking your Reykjavik to WAW flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Warsaw, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 27ºC.
January has temperatures of between -10ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Reykjavik to Frederic Chopin Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Warsaw
Start your Warsaw trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Frederic Chopin Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Monument of the Warsaw Uprising and Museum of Modern Art are top sights which should be on any good Warsaw itinerary.
Explore more of Poland
Warsaw is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Poland just waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres south-west of Warsaw, a visit to Lodz will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial.
Around 241 kilometres south of Warsaw, Krakow is another essential stop in Poland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Rynek Glowny, Historic Old Town and St. Mary's Basilica.