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WMI Modlin Airport

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Modlin Airport (WMI) serves Warsaw, about 35 km northwest 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.

IATAWMI
ICAOEPMO
ServesWarsaw
From centre35 km
Non-stop26
Airlines1
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw
Elevation104 m

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The airport in numbers

Modlin Airport — facts & history

We pulled Modlin Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 3.1M passengers in 2022.

Opened
2003
23 years ago
Passengers / year
3.1M
as of 2022
Elevation
104 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2012–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Modlin Airport to Warsaw

The airport is about 35 km northwest of Warsaw, about 49 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: zł95–zł151.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~34 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~49 minzł95–zł151
Private transfer~49 minfixed upfront
Car rental~49 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From WMI 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.)
Łódź112 km118 minzł292–zł464
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Modlin Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~zł95–zł151 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 Modlin Airport

Non-stop flights to about 26 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ryanair

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Modlin 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 Modlin Airport

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

Rates in Warsaw shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Modlin 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 35 km northwest of Warsaw, about 49 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Modlin Airport to Warsaw?
Roughly zł95–zł151 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Modlin Airport?
Uber, Bolt and FreeNow are legal and very cheap — better than a rank taxi.
What's the cheapest way from Modlin 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 Modlin 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 Modlin Airport?
About 26 destinations, including Rygge, Trapani, Eindhoven, Alicante. 1 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 Modlin 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 Modlin Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Modlin 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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