Your ultimate guide to Warsaw airports
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Major airports in Warsaw
Discover Warsaw Chopin Airport
Warsaw Airport has all the important components of a good transport hub - worldwide flights, various gastronomic options and an array of shops.
Airport Code (IATA):
(WAW)
Location:
Warsaw
Address:
Żwirki i Wigury 1, 02-143 Warszawa
Terminals:
1
Airlines:
Aegean Airlines, Air China, Air France, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Corendon Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Finnair, flydubai, KLM, LOT, Lufthansa, Norwegian, Pegasus Airlines, Play, Qatar Airways, Ryanair, Scandinavian Airlines, Sky Express, SunExpress, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air
Annual Passenger Traffic:
18,500,000
Brief History:
Warsaw Chopin Airport opened in 1934. It was completely destroyed in World War II and then rebuilt and modernised.
Discover Warsaw Modlin Airport
Warsaw Modlin Airport is small and clean, perfect for those who don't like to spend much time in duty free shops or airport restaurants.
Airport Code (IATA):
(WMI)
Location:
Warsaw
Address:
Generała Wiktora Thommee 1a, 05-102 Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki
Terminals:
1
Airlines:
Lauda Europe, Ryanair
Annual Passenger Traffic:
3,400,000
Brief History:
Warsaw Modlin Airport was used as a military airfield since the 1930s. However, it only opened for commercial use in 2012, being the first airport in Poland created for low-cost airlines.
Flights to and from Warsaw
Some of the top destinations reachable from Warsaw are Amsterdam, Paris, Vienna, Copenhagen and Frankfurt. The major airlines operating in the city include Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa and Qatar Airways.
Getting to and from the Airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport is served by several trains and five bus routes - 148, 175, 188, 331 and N32. You can also rent a car at this airport, since they have fourteen car hire companies in total. Those who plan on driving their car to the airport can park it here for 260 PLN a dey.
The other airport in Warsaw, Warsaw Modlin, is connected to the city with the Koleje Mazowieckie train, as well as Contbus and FlixBus. Modlin taxi is recommended by the airport, but if you have a licence, you could rent a car and drive yourself to the city. Eight rental providers have offices at the airport, including Avis, Carfree and Enterprise.
Warsaw Chopin Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
Yes
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Warsaw Modlin Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
No
Prayer room
No
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Warsaw airports currency exchange
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