Travelling from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Warsaw Chopin Airport to London Heathrow Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
London is one hour behind Warsaw and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from WAW to LHR start from 06:55 — the earliest with British Airways. The latest departure is at 20:20 with LOT - Polish Airlines. In total, there are 40 weekly Warsaw Chopin Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your WAW to LHR flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Jetting into London (and then seeing more of the United Kingdom!) is a snap with LOT. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Warsaw Chopin Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is LOT.
The most punctual carrier that operates WAW to LHR flights is British Airways. Its services land as planned 78.07% of the time.
Handy information about Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Warsaw Chopin Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from WAW arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Warsaw to Warsaw Chopin Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to WAW? If you're boarding an early flight from Warsaw Chopin Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you have a late Warsaw Chopin Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near LHR:
Travel at your own speed with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and chase adventure across London and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport to central London has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Warsaw Chopin Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the busiest month to head to London. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Warsaw Chopin Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from WAW to LHR in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've experienced London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If you're interested in discovering another side of the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, about 161 kilometres north-west of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are among the biggest draws.










