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The Frederic Chopin International Airport
The Frederic Chopin International Airport in Warsaw is by far the biggest in Poland, covering an impressive 834 hectares of land and handling about 50% of the country’s air traffic. Nine million people travelled to over 80 destinations in 2008, a passenger growth of 2% from the year before.
The new Terminal 2 at Warsaw's Frederic Chopin Airport
(architektura.info)
Getting from the airport to the city...
Comprising of now only two terminals (the cattle shed-like Etiuda terminal - where most of the budget airlines used to depart from - thankfully closed in March 2009), the Frederic Chopin is just 10km south west of Warsaw in Okecie, and the journey time by bus is usually only around 25 minutes. Between the 175 and 188 you'll be able to catch a ride into the city centre every ten minutes or so, or at night jump on the N32 and you'll get right to Warsaw Central Station (Dworzec Centralny). Tickets for the bus cost a mere 2.8 PLN (approx. $1, €0.70, £0.60) and you can snag one at any kiosk; or buy from the driver for an additional 0.5 PLN. For more information, check the website of Warsaw's Public Transport Authority (ZTM).
If you’re happy to splash out on your own ‘chaffeur’, a taxi is bound to prove quicker and easier than the bus and not too much more expensive either. You shouldn’t have any trouble finding one on the rank outside arrivals, but if you want real peace of mind (see our comments in this section!) then book a taxi cab transfer in advance.
Travelling from town to the airport? Then simply reverse the directions. Head to Warsaw Central Station for buses, or if you are travelling by your own set of wheels then find the Zwirki i Wigury street. It takes you all the way from Warsaw centre directly to the airport.
Flight Delayed?
Well, you'll find plenty of stuff to do around 'ol Chopin to pass the time... Top facilities, shopping and information points are on hand to make your life that bit more comfortable.
Airport Info - (6am to 10pm) or try +48 22 650 4220
Airport Telephone Operator - +48 22 650 1111
Bank - (M-F: 8am to 8pm, Sat: 8am to 2pm). A host of ATMs and over half a dozen Bureaux de Change got you covered
Car Rental - all the top brands, 7 in total. Drive safely!
Chapel - In the transit area. For schedule and further info, check the Chapel's website
First Aid- For all those nasty paper cuts, etc. For more serious injuries call +48 22 650 2444
Food and Drink - A sit down restaurant, fast food and ice-cream. What else could you want? That's right: a nice chilled pint of beer to wash it all down...
Insurance - In case you just don't trust those airlines with everything
Internet - There are two Wi-Fi hotspots (provided by Era and Orange) that can be accessed in all areas of Terminal 1 to ease you of your Facebook withdrawal symptoms
Java – indulge in a luxurious latte, or a quick espresso if hurtling past to catch your escaping plane.
Lost Baggage Office - +48 22 650 2006
Luggage Storage - +48 22 650 2006
Press - Get your mags and papers in one of the many kiosks
Post Office - For that letter you forgot to send your mother.
Retail Shopping- Booze, toys, bling, all that stuff you forgot to buy... Go shoppin' in Chopin (had to say it, sorry)
Tourist Info - (Terminal 2, 8am to 8pm) or call +48 22 194 31
Tourist Agencies - Skip these guys and just peruse our site instead!
Transit Hotel - If you are stuck waiting for a connection, just ask for the Falcon Hotel or call: +48 22 650 4891
VAT Refunds - (6am to 10pm) Not from around here? ('here' = EU) talk to these guys about giving you some money back!
Transferring to rail
If you are flying to Warsaw and transferring to a train to Krakow for example, then follow the same instructions as before to Warsaw Central Station (Dworzec Centralny), where you can buy your tickets and board your train. The queues at the ticket booths can be pretty big, so keep an eye out for automated ‘fast ticket’ machines, which accept most major credit cards. Finally don’t forget to check our sister site Cracow Life, before you arrive. They can sort you out with all the hotels, tours and info you need!
OK. That about wraps up the basics for Warsaw's Frederic Chopin Airport. If you need more specific info you might want to check out the airport’s official site. Read about Krakow Airport on our sister site. Meanwhile, if there is something else you were looking for on this page but didn't find, please let us know!
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 | | "When I was at the Warsaw airport a gentleman from customs asked me, "Have you lost your kitty?" And then, quickly, he added, "Because I have her." I was then detained overnight in a cell." | Marek Wisniewski
Poland
Jul.23.2010
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| | "Is there a bus connection from Warsaw airport to Lodz? I have information that Polski Express does not operate on this rout anymore, is it true?" | Jadwiga
United States
Jul.22.2010
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| | "I am travelling from Warsaw airport to Lodz can anyone tell me how comfortable the Polski express buses are, aircon? Also is it possible to book seats (I am in UK) and what are the approximate prices? Many thanks." | Sue
United Kingdom
Jul.02.2010
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| | "There is a new bus terminal at Chopin Airport in Warsaw since May 30 2010 with 21 bus stops. Can anyone tell me where I can find the towns/cities that the buses go to? The airport website has no details. I need to go to Pultusk and wonder whether buses now go directly from the airport. Thanks" | Timelord
United Kingdom
Jun.16.2010
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| | "hi, i am travelling to poland with 2 young children with my mother in law. on the flight back home to the US, it will just be me and my kids. my children have special dietary restrictions so i want to be able to bring my own snacks and drinks for them. can anyone direct me as to how to get any restrictions about the flight? we are flying on LOT." | MARIE B
United States
May.12.2010
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| | "Poland is great the food is great the people are great its all great I LOVE POLAND!!!!!!!!!" | Ashbey
Spain
May.02.2010
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| | "Hello
I have a question and am wondering if you can help me.
I am flying into Warsaw (WAW) from Toronto via LOF airlines flight LO46 in September. I only have 40 minutes between connections. I am continuing on from Warsaw to Istanbul via Turkish Air TK5.
Can you kindly tell me when I disembark how do I quickly get to the check in for Turkish Air.
Is there an online site that shows me a floor plan to follow. I plan on getting my boarding pass in Toronto for the entire flight.
Thanking you in advance. I great appreciate your assistance.
Regards
Ann Woods" | Ann Woods
Canada
Apr.26.2010
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| | "I lost a "pencil" bag that had my cell phone, email addresses and reading glasses at the warsaw airport. Somewhere between the two check points and boarding for the connecting flight. Where is the lost and found located? On my flight home would like to see if anyone turned it in. " | linfs
United States
Apr.24.2010
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| | "Is there a day room available at the airport for use while waiting for an outbound flight?" | Carolyn
Canada
Mar.23.2010
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| | "Hello,
do you know any low cost airlines that fly BERLIN-WARSAW , Thanks in advance!" | Pierre
France
Feb.11.2010
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| | "excuse me, can someone tell me the quicker way to get to Lipsk from Praga? thanks alot. :)" | alicja.
Poland
Jan.26.2010
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| | "hello! Can I take a train from Warsaw to Bytom? Or would it be easier to fly into Krakow and take the train to Bytom from there? Anyone know?" | Maria in Vancouver
Canada
Jan.12.2010
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| | "Good site!" | Maria in Vancouver
Canada
Jan.12.2010
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| | "i have an 8 hr stopover in warsaw. shud i leave the airport or is it to time consumming and not worthwhile?" | saboles
United States
Jan.07.2010
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| | "Yep, the airport is safe. The city is too far away to go there and be back for your flight. I would just stay at the airport if I were you." | Johny
United States
Jan.06.2010
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| | "Hi, could anyone tell me how is Warsaw aiport in the evening? I´ll have to spend the night there( waiting for another plane). Or the city, is it safe?
Thank you!" | Katerina
Czech Republic
Dec.23.2009
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "Wow! The guy below from the States doesnt have a clue about prices???? The price of a bus ticket in Warsaw is "Peanuts" compared to Canada. $1 in Poland and about $4.50 in Ontario, Canada. They are robbing us blind over here and it only is getting worse?" | Mike from Canada
Canada
Dec.01.2009
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| | "one dolla bus ticket? damn your country's gettin expenSIVE!!!" | beez
United States
Aug.11.2009
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| | "Sassnitz- i think you need to get to Szczecin in northwest poland first and take bus from there...." | k8
United States
Aug.06.2009
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| | "hi can you help im looking to get to sassnitz in germany from poland can you tell me best way plz" | carolin
United Kingdom
Aug.06.2009
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| | "How do I get from the airport to a train that would take me to Brest, Belarus?" | Anna
Canada
Jul.15.2009
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| | "Hey, can someone tell me if there is a large luggage storage at the airport?
and is there a cost for it?
Thanks
MK" | Margaret
Canada
Jun.11.2009
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| | "What is the cheapest flight to Poland (Warsaw) from Malaysia (KLIA/ MH)" | azizah
Malaysia
May.31.2009
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| | "If polish use English for the foreign ? " | Yohan
Indonesia
Mar.16.2009
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| | "can somebody tell me,please, is it possible to leave car in warsaw airport? how much could it cost?"" | ausra
Lithuania
Feb.25.2009
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| | "I want shansh ticket 01.01.09. to 20.04.09.I have from Warsaw to Hurghada" | regina vosyliene
Egypt
Dec.29.2008
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| | "possible they have parking but i would expect cost much if you leave overnight for few days. i sorry i don't know prices." | k8
Poland
Dec.15.2008
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| | "can somebody tell me,please, is it possible to leave car in warsaw airport? how much could it cost?" | elena
Lithuania
Dec.14.2008
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| | "hey petrulian - i think your best option will be bus... i think the Dworzec Wschodni (East Station) is the one you'll need to go to " | kriminal
United States
Dec.09.2008
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| | "Wich is the best way to go from Warsaw to Mikolajki (Mazuria region) , after 16:00 (04:00 p.m.)?
There are some buses? Where is their departure point ? Is this depsrture bus station near Central Railway Sation, or not ?" | Petrulian
Bulgaria
Dec.06.2008
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| | "As mentioned by other posters leaving Warsaw via the airport is a nightmare. Passport control on leaving is worse than passport control on entering. There are huge lines, Security is also gate based and people get in line for later flights causing people on earlier flights problems. There's only one scanner per security line and it just takes very long. I've also found the lines to get taxis out of the airport extremely long.
Something needs to be done with airport, which is now becoming really busy but is woefully inadequate." | JT
United States
Nov.13.2008
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| | "Alex, this site is great for finding flights: http://whichbudget.com/" | Ania
Poland
Sep.29.2008
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| | "Hi - please can you tell me the best way to get from Warsaw to Berlin?
If flying - which is the best airline to book with?
How long does the train take?
Many thanks." | Alex
United Kingdom
Sep.26.2008
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "Ganta, the best way is either to fly Wizz or Norwegian from Stockholm to Warsaw." | Warsaw Life
Poland
Sep.17.2008
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| | "Hello, I am planing to travel to Warsaw by next month from Stockholm , sweden any one can tell me the best way" | Ganta
Sweden
Sep.17.2008
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "My advice is to take Ryanair or one of the other budget carriers to one of the other Polish cities and take the train to Warsaw. It's a lot easier than dealing with the Warsaw airport." | Bryan
United States
Jul.27.2008
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| | "Which is best time in the year to visite Warsaw?I dont like winter!" | Maja
Macedonia
Jun.26.2008
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| | "Don't worry about the airport being busy unless you're leaving from Etuida (all low cost apart from centralwings). I lived in Poland for seven years and left in February. Terminal 2 departures is now open which will make terminal 1 much less crowded." | Stuart
United Kingdom
Jun.24.2008
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| | "can anyone tell me if there is a left luggage office in the center of warsaw?
And is it open on sundays?" | oliver
Belgium
Apr.21.2008
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| | "I have traveled to and from Poland several times coming in is ok. Leaving is another story, make sure you get there and plan to wait bunched in and crowded. The airport is very very small and the number of travlers is great as well as the number of airlines there. " | Cecilia
United States
Apr.19.2008
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| | "I have travelled to warsaw and found nothing wrong with airport, the only thing was i had to wait like maybe 15 min go tru passport control, by the time i've done that my luggage was waiting for me on the carousel, and to my suprise ma lagguage was intackt not like when I fly with Lufthansa, as soon as i get my lagguage I run to luggage claim kiosk to show them what they have done it.
I think this airport is booming and in few years from now it will be main airport in europe.
" | Derek
Canada
Mar.14.2008
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "how can i rent a cheap car from the airport" | Marcin
United States
Mar.09.2008
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "Hi Claire, you can take the train from Warsaw to Krakow, it's the easiest and fastest way, and it goes from the main Warsaw train station (Warszawa Centralna) to the main Krakow train station (Krakow Glowny), both in the centre of the cities, and takes just under 3 hours." | Ania
Poland
Jan.09.2008
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| | "Could you please tell me the easiest way to travel to Krakow for Warsaw Airport. Made a big mistake flying from Warsaw, cant get tickets refunded so will have to live with it?" | claire
United Kingdom
Jan.08.2008
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| | "Be warned. If departing from Etiuda terminal there is no duty free shopping. on the check in side there is one stall selling drinks and cigarettes. once through check in the departure lounge has 2 vending machines, and thats it. just to let you know, if departing from here leave it as late as you can to check in and keep some change. this was the only minor blemish on 3 great nights in warsaw, so take note and plan for it." | steve
United Kingdom
Nov.19.2007
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| | "What is the fastest way to get from Lodz to the Warsaw airport? Is there a direct bus?" | Clara
United Kingdom
Nov.18.2007
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "We spent the weekend in Warsaw 12th - 14th October 2007. All arrivals were routed through Terminal 2 and all departures through Terminal 1 (except for the odd budget airline flight from the temporary Etiuda terminal).
There are no passenger facilities in Terminal 2 other than a few car hire desks. The Tourist information desk is in Terminal 1. The only way there was to walk around the outside of the Terminal 2 building to the right. This was difficult as there were pedestrian barriers in place.
Getting out through Terminal 1 on Sunday morning was horrendous. There were huge queues at the check-ins, which moved at a snail's pace. We stood in the queue for over an hour before getting to the check-in desk. There is no system of tapes and fences to channel the flow of people and enterprising Poles jumped to the head of the queue. [Incidentally, the one and only airport employee in the concourse had been retained by British airways to control their Heathrow queue.]
There is another long unregulated queue for the security screening. Signposting is poor and we stood in the first queue for a time before realising it was for Gates 4,5,6. We needed to walk past left up to the second queue (not visible when entering) for Gates 1,2,3. Again, no airport staff were present to guide passengers.
Two hours from arrival at the airport to get through security!
" | Peter
Ireland
Oct.14.2007
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| | "Please tell me how can I get to Hotel Harenda from the Airport (Frederik Chopin) with bus? Thank you" | Elena
Macedonia
Oct.14.2007
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| | "Hello, the train does not go from the airport. You will have to take a bus or cab to the main train station, Warszawa Centralna, and get a train from there. Train timetables can be found here: http://rozklad.pkp.pl/bin/query.exe/en" | Warsaw Life
Poland
Aug.14.2007
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "I need to take the Train from Warsaw airport to Ketrzyn. How do I do that? " | Petra
Netherlands
Aug.14.2007
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "i'll return warsaw at 1225 in 30 ,May.I must leave to krakaw,I have some questions;
can i handle my luggage in the bus which leaves to train station?
Is this possible not to catch a ticket in a certain time after standig in its query because of overloading?
" | mehdi mazaheri
Kuwait
May.25.2007
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| | "I have a flight scheduled from Warsaw to Krakow in the afternoon. My flight arrives from Moscow at 0955 hours. If I am in time, is it possible to take an earlier flight - approx. 1130 hours - the cost of these two tickets are the same and does not involve an upgrade." | Ken
Canada
May.17.2007
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "please help me, at the warsaw airport which train is to the central railway station?" | Bulent
Ireland
May.12.2007
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| | "George, there is a left luggage office that's open 24 hours, where you can leave luggage for 24h for 5 PLN." | Warsaw Life
Poland
May.09.2007
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| | "Thank you so very much for your reply. One more thing: Are there lockers or any other facilites at the airport where I could store my carry on luggage for a few hours? I wish to be able to walk in town without carrying luggage with me." | George Seawave
United States
May.07.2007
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| | "Hi, you can catch the 175 or the 188 into the city centre every ten minutes or so, or at night jump on the 611 and you'll get right to Warsaw Central Station (Dworzec Centralny). You don't need exact change to buy from the driver, but they likely won't have change for anything bigger than a 10 PLN bill." | Warsaw Life
Poland
May.07.2007
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "Question: do you need exact change to take the bus at the airport? I need a bus to take me into the city during my 7 hours layover in Warsaw. Which bus? can I leave small luggage at the airport? until what time can I catch the return bus from the old city to Chopin?" | George Seawave
United States
May.04.2007
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| | "this is WARSAW OKECIE WARSAW OKECIE WARSAW OKECIE !!! wszyscy warszawiacy to wiedza....." | gosia
United Kingdom
Apr.10.2007
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| | "The cheapest and easiest way to get to Krakow from the Warsaw airport would be to take the train like we recommend, as it takes only 2 hours and 45 minutes and runs just about every hour on the weekdays. And if you don't want to risk getting lost on the way or figuring out the Warsaw bus system, why not book a taxi to take you straight there? However, if you'd rather not leave the airport, one solution is the "Polski Express" coaches, which run directly and regularly between Warsaw and the biggest Polish towns. The bus stop is located on the Arrivals Hall level of the passenger terminal of Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport.
For more information about "Polski Express" services, call +48 (22) 844 55 55.
Be warned, however, that due to stops and speed limitations, the trip to Krakow could take up to 8 hours by bus. Another, though more expensive option is a direct airport transfer, which you can book through Warsaw Life's airport transfer. We hope that helps! - The Warsaw Life Team." | The Warsaw Life Team
Poland
Mar.19.2007
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| | "AM ALSO LOOKING FOR A WAY TO TRAVEL FROM AIRPORT TO CRACOW" | CAROLINE
United States
Mar.14.2007
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "I am also looking for a direct way to get to Krakow from the Warsaw Airport - preferably by express bus. Is there an express bus available from the Airport and approximately how long is the trip." | Wendy
Canada
Mar.13.2007
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "Is there a way of getting from Warsaw Airport to Cracow without leaving the airport, like an airport shuttle bus. " | Julianne Barry
Ireland
Feb.27.2007
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