Travelling from Warsaw to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Warsaw to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) and Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) are Warsaw's main airports.
2 hours 50 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Warsaw to London Heathrow Airport flight.
London is one hour behind Warsaw. London Heathrow Airport is located in London, which is in the UTC+0 timezone.
The most popular route is from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), with 40 direct weekly services. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from WAW to LHR is the 6:55am British Airways service. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the final departure is at 8:20pm with LOT - Polish Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Warsaw to LHR.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Warsaw to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart from this terminal.
LOT - Polish Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Warsaw to London Heathrow Airport leaving from WAW.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between WAW and LHR is LOT - Polish Airlines.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is British Airways.
WAW is around 8 kilometres from central Warsaw. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Frederic Chopin Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Warsaw to London Heathrow Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frederic Chopin Airport, data shows 77.68% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
On public transport, you can travel from central Warsaw to WMI in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Warsaw-Modlin Airport the day before your Warsaw to LHR flight:
About London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider staying in a hotel near LHR if you have a late flight from Warsaw to London Heathrow Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
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Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport to central London is roughly 26 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Warsaw to London Heathrow Airport is Rs15,569. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs31,073. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To score cheap flights from Warsaw to LHR, book your flight ticket two months before your departure date.
The best month for picking up cheap Warsaw to London Heathrow Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Warsaw to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Warsaw to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Plan your visit to London in February for a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Warsaw to LHR flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Warsaw to London Heathrow Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about London
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in London right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Warsaw to London Heathrow Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are highlights which should feature on any good London itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've seen London. Around 153 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
Around 145 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.