Warsaw Chopin Airport
Warsaw, PL · 10 km (6 mi) southwest of central Warsaw
Getting to the city
| Mode | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bolt Ride-hailing · On demand · 5-10 min wait typical | 20-35 min | $5-10 (often slightly under Uber, ~20–40 PLN typical to centrum) |
| Bus 148 City bus to Ursynów and Tarcho · Every 15-30 min · daytime/early evening | 30-50 min (depending on segment) | $1-2 (standard ZTM ticket) |
| Bus 175 City bus to Centrum and Krakow · Every 10-20 min · roughly 04:30–23:00 | 30-40 min (airport–centre in normal traffic) | $1-2 (standard ZTM ticket) |
| Bus 188 City bus to Praga Południe and · Every 10-20 min · roughly early morning–late evening | 35-50 min (typical airport–Politechnika range) | $1-2 (standard ZTM ticket) |
Insider notes
For 35-40 minute connections on LOT, rest easy: Terminal A's efficient layout makes such tight schedules feasible.
Beat rush hour by taking the SKM train from directly beneath the terminal, a reliable 20–25 minute ride to the city center.
Ride-hailing services like Bolt typically undercut airport taxis, with fares as low as 20 PLN to central Warsaw.
Live departures
Full board →| Flight | To | Sched | Est | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO467 | BLL | 17:30 | 18:08 | Landed |
| JL4593 | DOH | 17:40 | 18:59 | Departed |
| UL3131 | DOH | 17:40 | 18:59 | Departed |
| QR260 | DOH | 17:40 | 18:59 | Departed |
| WB1451 | DOH | 17:40 | 18:59 | Departed |
Warsaw Chopin — a compact single terminal and an easy train to the center
Warsaw Chopin is Poland’s main airport and the hub for LOT Polish Airlines, which uses it as a connecting point between Europe and destinations across Asia and the Americas. Compared with the sprawling mega-hubs, Chopin is refreshingly compact — a single terminal that is quick to move through.
The layout
Everything happens in one terminal, so there are no inter-terminal shuttles to worry about and connections are short by big-airport standards. LOT’s connecting bank concentrates a lot of transfer traffic through the building, which can make the security and passport areas busy at peak times, but the distances inside are modest.
Getting into the city
The airport is only about 10 km southwest of central Warsaw, and there is a train station beneath the terminal. Commuter and city rail services (SKM and Koleje Mazowieckie) run from the airport into the center, reaching the main stations in around 20 to 25 minutes for a low fare. City buses also serve the airport, including a night bus. Taxis and ride apps are readily available and reasonably priced given the short distance; use the official taxi ranks rather than curbside offers.
Worth knowing
Chopin’s compactness is its virtue — it is one of the easier European capitals to fly in and out of. Because LOT runs connecting waves through it, timing your arrival away from the busiest banks can mean shorter queues. In winter, snow can cause delays, but the airport is well used to it. If you are connecting between Schengen and non-Schengen flights, factor in passport control, which adds a step to the transfer.
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Where is Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)?
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is in Warsaw, PL, a hub for LOT Polish Airlines.
How many terminals does Warsaw Chopin Airport have?
Warsaw Chopin Airport has 1 terminal, handling around 24.1M passengers a year.
How do I get from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Warsaw?
Ground options include Bolt, Bus 148, Bus 175 — Bolt takes about 20-35 min ($5-10 (often slightly under Uber, ~20–40 PLN typical to centrum)).