How to find cheap flights to Poland
Leave from Melbourne Tullamarine when planning your flight to Poland for the most affordable start to your trip.
Get even more value by touching down at Warsaw Chopin.
The cheapest time to visit Poland generally works out to be in August.
For a return ticket, the lowest price right now is $1,185. One-way fares are available from $608.
Not fussed where you land? Add your departure point, then enter 'Poland' in the 'To' field. This will give you a list of destinations and the option to sort them by 'Cheapest flights.'
Alternatively, select 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search if you already know your destination city. This will display flight prices for nearby arrival airports so you can quickly find the best deal.
Save yourself the daily search for fares by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an instant notification whenever the price drops on your route.
The sooner you book, the better. You could walk away with some impressive early bird discounts.
The best time to go to Poland
To find the cheapest month for flights, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest fares available that month.
September is one of the busiest months to fly. Travelling in a peak season means more to see and do, but it usually comes at a higher price.
Travel in January if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the least busy time of year and also when plane tickets to Poland are often cheaper.
Choose the season that matches your travel style, whether that's cooler, hotter or somewhere in between. August is one of the warmest months in Poland, with a maximum average of 24ºC (75ºF).
January brings cooler conditions, with lows averaging -3ºC (27ºF).
Rainy days are more common in January, while March is typically drier.
Also take into account winter snow and ice season and periods of heavy rainfall when choosing your dates. Of course, weather risks depend on the timing of your trip and where you go.
Getting to Poland
You've got a solid choice of arrival airports when you book flights to Poland, including the following:
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw
Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK) in Krakow
Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN) in Gdansk
These airlines are the biggest players flying into this destination, based on approximate monthly flight numbers:
London, Dublin and Frankfurt are some of the major hubs used as stopovers on flights to Poland. Stops differ by route, so it's worth checking the connection details for your departure city.
Places to visit in Poland
Warsaw
Located in Masovian Voivodeship and with a population of roughly 1.7 million, this city should be high on the must-visit list.
The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Warsaw Uprising Monument and Museum of Modern Art are classic stops on any trip.
There are plenty of flight deals to Poland touching down at Warsaw's main airport, Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW). Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI) and Warsaw Radom Airport (RDO) give you even more flexibility.
Ready to lock in the perfect place to stay? Explore the full range of hotels in Warsaw.
Krakow
This Lesser Poland Voivodeship city of around 760,000 has a personality all its own.
Work your way through the highlights including Drehort Schindlers Liste, Oskar Schindler's Factory and Dzielnica Zydowska.
Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK) is the city's main airport.
Check out hotels in Krakow and find a stay that keeps up with your plans.
Gdansk
Searching for more ideas on places to visit in Poland? This city of about 460,000 people in Pomeranian Voivodeship deserves to be explored.
Make room in your itinerary to explore major attractions like St. Barbara's Church, Bazylika Mariacka and Wieża Bazyliki Mariackiej w Gdańsku.
You can reach the city through its main airport, Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN).
Whether you're planning a quick stay or a longer break, hotels in Gdansk offer options for every kind of trip.
Good to know
Entry rules may vary depending on your passport, length of stay and travel plans, so check before you go. Official embassy sites and airlines will have reliable advice on visas or any other documentation you may need.
The local currency is the Polish złoty (PLN). You can manage payments with credit and debit cards in most situations.
Finding an ATM (automatic teller machine) is rarely an issue. They are common across cities of all sizes and areas popular with visitors.
Be ready to tip in Poland. Tipping is common practice when paying for service-based experiences including guided tours, dining out, and private transport.
Wi-Fi coverage is high throughout cafes, hotels and other major areas, so you won't have any issues staying connected while you travel.
The population of Poland is estimated at around 37 million. Warsaw is the capital.
This destination has one standard time zone of UTC+1.
Poland is part of the Eastern Europe subregion of Europe.
Some of the headline events on the local calendar include Wianki Midsummer Festival, the Open'er music festival and St. Dominic's cultural fair. Time your flight to Poland around occasions like these for an experience that goes deeper than the highlights.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car hire
With your cheap ticket to Poland locked in, it's time to plan the rest of your trip. Discover the best prices and exclusive rates for hotels in Poland. You can also browse car hire options in Poland and compare deals from leading suppliers in seconds.
