Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Warsaw is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Flights from LHR to WAW start from 06:30 — the earliest with LOT - Polish Airlines. The latest departure is at 18:20 with British Airways. Overall, you can take your pick of 40 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport flights.
Your LHR to WAW flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
LOT offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Warsaw — and maybe even more of Poland if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with LOT on this route.
With a dependable 80.75% of services arriving as scheduled, British Airways is the most punctual carrier for LHR to WAW flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between LHR and WAW include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to LHR:
Arriving at Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Heathrow Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near WAW instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Warsaw Chopin Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or kaizen rent and explore beyond Warsaw's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Warsaw Chopin Airport around one week before your departure date.
When to fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Warsaw. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Warsaw is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to WAW in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Poland
Warsaw is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Poland you should also see. Around 121 kilometres south-west of Warsaw, a trip to Lodz will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Poland, head for Krakow, about 257 kilometres south of Warsaw. Rynek Glowny, Historic Old Town and St. Mary's Basilica are key highlights.










