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WAW Warsaw Chopin Airport

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Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) serves Warsaw, about 8 km southwest of Warsaw. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAWAW
ICAOEPWA
ServesWarsaw
From centre8 km
Non-stop78
Airlines40
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw
Elevation110 m

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The airport in numbers

Warsaw Chopin Airport — facts & history

We pulled Warsaw Chopin Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 21M passengers in 2024.

Opened
1934
92 years ago
Passengers / year
21M
as of 2024
Elevation
110 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1993–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Warsaw Chopin Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Warsaw

The airport is about 8 km southwest of Warsaw, about 23 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Warsaw (Chopin): SKM/KM trains to the centre. Kraków: a train from the terminal to the main station (~20 min). Gdańsk, Wrocław: train/bus.

Taxi & apps: Uber, Bolt and FreeNow are legal and very cheap — better than a rank taxi. Estimated fare to the centre: zł26–zł42.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~16 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~23 minzł26–zł42
Private transfer~23 minfixed upfront
Car rental~23 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From WAW to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Łódź113 km119 minzł295–zł468
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Warsaw Chopin Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~zł26–zł42 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Warsaw ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport

Non-stop flights to about 78 destinations, operated by 40 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: LOT Polish Airlines · Wizz Air · Norwegian Air Shuttle · Lufthansa · Eurolot · Air Canada · Germanwings · Alitalia · British Airways · Iberia Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Warsaw Chopin Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Warsaw Chopin Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Warsaw Chopin Airport to the centre of Warsaw?
Warsaw (Chopin): SKM/KM trains to the centre. Kraków: a train from the terminal to the main station (~20 min). Gdańsk, Wrocław: train/bus. The airport is about 8 km southwest of Warsaw, about 23 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Warsaw?
Roughly zł26–zł42 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Warsaw Chopin Airport?
Uber, Bolt and FreeNow are legal and very cheap — better than a rank taxi.
What's the cheapest way from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Warsaw?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Warsaw (Chopin): SKM/KM trains to the centre. Kraków: a train from the terminal to the main station (~20 min). Gdańsk, Wrocław: train/bus.
Can I get from Warsaw Chopin Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Warsaw (Chopin): SKM/KM trains to the centre. Kraków: a train from the terminal to the main station (~20 min). Gdańsk, Wrocław: train/bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Warsaw Chopin Airport?
About 78 destinations, including London, Barcelona, Tel-aviv, Duesseldorf. 40 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Warsaw Chopin Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Warsaw Chopin Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Warsaw Chopin Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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