Flying from Reykjavik to Warsaw: what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Reykjavik. Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Reykjavik to Warsaw jetting off from here.
When jetting into Warsaw, step off the plane at Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI). Warsaw-Radom Airport (RDO) is another way to get to this city.
Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Reykjavik to Warsaw flight.
Warsaw's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Warsaw one hour ahead of Reykjavik.
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are nine flights a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from Reykjavik to Warsaw is with Wizz Air at 23:40. Choose the first KEF to WAW departure with Wizz Air at 00:45 to maximise your time in Warsaw.
To ensure you board your Reykjavik to Warsaw flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Warsaw
$102 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Warsaw. Return flights start at $207. These fares can change based on availability.
Book five months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Reykjavik to Warsaw flights.
The best month for finding cheap plane tickets from Reykjavik to Warsaw is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Flying from Reykjavik
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Reykjavik to Warsaw, you can leave from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF). Travel from KEF to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in one seamless journey.
Lock in your Reykjavik to Warsaw plane tickets with Wizz Air. This carrier is a popular choice for direct flights from KEF.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Reykjavik to Warsaw flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The journey from central Reykjavik to KEF takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a handy hotel close to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Reykjavik to Warsaw, these accommodation options will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:
78% of flights that take off from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport reach their destination on time.
Arriving in Warsaw
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
The distance from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to central Warsaw is approximately 6 kilometres. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Reykjavik to Warsaw, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near WAW:
Follow your own route with a Warsaw Chopin Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or kaizen rent and find adventure across Warsaw and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Warsaw Chopin Airport around one week in advance of your Reykjavik to Warsaw flight.
Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI)
Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI) is around 40 kilometres from central Warsaw. Following your flight from Reykjavik to Warsaw, it'll take you approximately 40 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
The journey will take approximately 50 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to lay your head close to WMI. Settle in and get cosy after your Reykjavik to Warsaw flight at one of these well-located options:
Carwiz, Flex To Go and kaizen rent make picking up a Warsaw Modlin Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Booking your ride four weeks before your arrival at WMI will help you stay within budget.
Warsaw-Radom Airport (RDO)
Step off your flight from Reykjavik to Warsaw and go directly to your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. Central Warsaw is around 88 kilometres from Warsaw-Radom Airport (RDO) and usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes to reach driving.
Public transport can take you there in about 2 hours.
Enjoy a more relaxed start to your trip by staying at a hotel near RDO after your Reykjavik to Warsaw flight. Recover from a day of travel or simply take a moment to get your bearings in a new city at:
Be in control of the next part of your journey by picking up a Warsaw-Radom Airport rental car. Rentis, Alamo and Enterprise make getting on the road effortless.
About four weeks ahead of your flight from Reykjavik to Warsaw is the ideal time to book your vehicle from RDO. You're more likely to lock in a better rate or even snap up an early bird discount.
Best time to go to Warsaw
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Reykjavik to Warsaw. September is the most popular month to travel to Warsaw. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in March.
Book a Reykjavik to Warsaw ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Warsaw to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap flights from Reykjavik to Warsaw around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Warsaw
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Warsaw right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Warsaw:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Warsaw Uprising Monument and Castle Square, Warsaw are top attractions which should feature on every Warsaw itinerary.
Explore more of Poland
You've done Warsaw, now it's time to discover more of Poland. Travel around 121 kilometres southwest to Lodz to tick off its must-visit sights. From Mural Atlas to Łódź Mural and Piotrkowska Promenade, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Krakow is another well-known destination in Poland and is around 257 kilometres south of Warsaw. No trip is complete without seeing Stare Miasto, St. Mary's Basilica and Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square.