Flying from Montreal to Warsaw: what you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Warsaw taking off from here.
Step off your plane in Warsaw at Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI).
The timezone in Warsaw is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Montreal.
To ensure you board your Montreal to Warsaw flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Warsaw
To pick up cheap Montreal to Warsaw flights, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Montreal to Warsaw throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The journey from central Montreal to YUL takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Montreal to Warsaw? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Arriving in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
The distance from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to central Warsaw is approximately 8 kilometres. It'll take you about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near WAW if you have a late flight from Montreal to Warsaw. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Frederic Chopin Airport rental car and discover Warsaw and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Flex To Go and kaizen rent are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Frederic Chopin Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) is about 32 kilometres from the centre of Warsaw. Once you've disembarked your flight from Montreal to Warsaw, it takes approximately 50 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 1 hour on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to WMI. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Montreal to Warsaw:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Warsaw-Modlin Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Carwiz, Flex To Go or kaizen rent and be off and running.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride four weeks before your arrival at WMI can help you lock in a better rate.
Best time to go to Warsaw
February is the quietest month for flights from Montreal to Warsaw, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Warsaw based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Montreal to Warsaw ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Warsaw to range from 13ºC to 27ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Montreal to Warsaw in January when temperatures average between -10ºC and 4ºC.
More about Warsaw
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Warsaw right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Warsaw:
Warsaw Royal Castle Gardens and The Royal Castle in Warsaw are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Warsaw must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Palace of Culture and Science.
Explore more of Poland
Lodz is just one of the many places in Poland waiting to be explored after you've seen 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.
Krakow is another sought-after destination in Poland and is around 257 kilometres south of Warsaw. No journey is complete without experiencing St. Mary's Basilica, Planty Park and 100 oak park.
