Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW): what you need to know
Warsaw is one hour ahead of London and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Your LGW to WAW flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LGW and WAW include:
Copenhagen Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
P2,682 is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport flight. A return flight starts from P5,364. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to WAW if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LGW to WAW by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport reach their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near LGW:
Arriving at Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
If you're landing on a late London Gatwick Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near WAW:
Pick up a Frederic Chopin Airport rental car and discover Warsaw and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Flex To Go and kaizen rent are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Frederic Chopin Airport about one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to central Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Warsaw. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Warsaw in February.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport for July if you want to go to Warsaw during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to WAW in January. Average temperatures are between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Poland
You've visited Warsaw, now it's time to explore other corners of Poland. Journey around 121 kilometres south-west to Lodz to tick off its top sights. From Piotrkowska Street to Museum of the Factory and Herbst Palace Museum. Branch Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another corner of Poland, head for Krakow, roughly 257 kilometres south of Warsaw. St. Mary's Basilica, Planty Park and 100 oak park are highlights.