Travelling from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to London: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to London is 2 hours 29 minutes.
London is 1 hour behind Warsaw, where Frederic Chopin Airport is located. London operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most traveled route, with 50 weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from WAW to LHR is with LOT at 20:20. Choose the first departure with British Airways at 07:15 if you want to fly out earlier.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from WAW to London. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
You can reserve a direct flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to London. Start your trip at WAW and land at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Well-known airlines that have direct flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to London include:
You don't need a visa for United Kingdom if you have a passport from Poland and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to change. So before locking in your flight tickets from Frederic Chopin Airport to London, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
WAW is about 8 kilometres from central Warsaw. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 9 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near WAW? If you're boarding an early flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to London, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to London
ر.ق. 83 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Frederic Chopin Airport to London. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 167. These prices can change based on availability.
To snag cheap tickets from WAW to London, book your journey 11 months ahead of the departure date.
July is the cheapest month for tickets from Frederic Chopin Airport to London. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from the centre of London. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 57 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
Book a hotel close to LHR if you have a late flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to London. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is about 80 kilometres from the centre of London. Once you've disembarked your flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour and 19 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near LGW. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from WAW to London at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to London
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to London while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit London, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to London in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from WAW to London in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about London
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