Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) — Airport Guide, Airlines & Routes

International Hub

120

Routes out

78

Destinations

EPWA

ICAO

362 ft

Elevation

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Poland's busiest gateway, serving Warsaw and Central Europe.

Opened

1934

Location

Warsaw, Poland

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW/EPWA) is the largest and busiest airport in Poland, handling over 18 million passengers annually in pre-pandemic years. Located approximately 10 kilometres southwest of Warsaw's city centre, it serves as the primary international gateway to the Polish capital and the broader Central European region. The airport is named after the renowned Polish composer Frédéric Chopin and serves as the main hub for LOT Polish Airlines. It offers connections to destinations across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East, with over 60 airlines operating scheduled services.

Terminals

The airport operates with a single main terminal building divided into two concourses, Terminal A (Schengen) and Terminal B (non-Schengen), along with a separate Etiuda terminal historically used for charter flights.

Getting to & from

The airport is connected to central Warsaw by the SKM commuter rail line and dedicated bus services, with a journey time of approximately 20–25 minutes by train to the city centre.

Airlines here

LOT Polish Airlines uses Warsaw Chopin as its primary hub, with major carriers including Ryanair, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, British Airways, and Emirates also operating regular services.

Notable facts

›Named after Polish composer Frédéric Chopin in 2001.
›Handles the majority of Poland's international air traffic.
›Runway 33/15 is one of the longest in Central Europe at 3,690 metres.
›A second major airport for Warsaw, Modlin Airport, handles additional low-cost traffic.
›The airport underwent significant modernisation ahead of the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament.

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Route map (76 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Routes

WAW → CGN4U · CRJ

WAW → DUS4U · CRJ

WAW → ATHA3 · 320

WAW → LHRAA · 320

WAW → TXLAB · 319 DH4

WAW → YYZAC · 788

WAW → CPHAC · M80

WAW → CDGAF · 321 318 319 320

WAW → LINAZ · 319 E75

WAW → HELBA · E70

WAW → MSQB2 · 735 CRJ E75

WAW → HELAY · E70 E90

WAW → LHRBA · 320

WAW → FCOAZ · 32S

WAW → PEKCA · 788

WAW → RIXBT · DH4

WAW → BCNDY · 73H

WAW → AGPDY · 73H

WAW → DUBEI · 320

WAW → DXBEK · 332

WAW → FRAET · 320 321 32A

WAW → SOFFB · E75

WAW → OSLDY · 733 73H

WAW → SVGDY · 73H

WAW → LJUJP · CR2

WAW → BCNIB · 320

WAW → LHRIB · 320

WAW → ZADK2 · DH4

WAW → BEGJU · E75 E70

WAW → DUSLH · E75

WAW → CDGLO · E95 E75

WAW → FRALO · E75 E95 E70

WAW → KTWLO · E70 DH4

WAW → LCALO · E95

WAW → NCELO · E75

WAW → ODSLO · E75 E70

WAW → ORDLO · 788

WAW → PEKLO · 788

WAW → SVOLO · E95 E75

WAW → TLLLO · E70 E75

WAW → TLVLO · 734 E95

WAW → VIELO · E95 E75

WAW → YYZLO · 788

WAW → SPUK2 · DH4

WAW → AMSKL · 737

WAW → DBVK2 · DH4

WAW → FRALH · 32A 321 320 319

WAW → ARNLO · E70 E75

WAW → BUDLO · E70 E75

WAW → GVALO · E75

WAW → KRKLO · DH4 E70

WAW → LISLO · 320 319

WAW → MSQLO · E75 E95 734

WAW → POZLO · DH4

WAW → RZELO · DH4 E95 E75

WAW → SZZLO · E70

WAW → VNOLO · E70 E75 DH4

WAW → TLVLY · 738 73G

WAW → AMSLO · E95 E75 E70

WAW → BEGLO · E75 E70

Aircraft operating here

Embraer 17540 routes Airbus A32032 routes Embraer 17026 routes Embraer 19523 routes De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q13 routes Boeing 737-40010 routes Airbus A3197 routes Boeing 787-86 routes Airbus A3214 routes 73H4 routes CRJ3 routes Airbus A330-2002 routes

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City & Place Guide

Where resilience meets renaissance in Poland's dynamic capital city.

Warsaw is a city that rose from near-total destruction during World War II to become one of Central Europe's most energetic capitals. Its meticulously reconstructed Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands as a testament to Polish determination, while gleaming skyscrapers and a thriving arts scene reflect its modern ambitions.

The city blends Baroque palaces with brutalist architecture and contemporary design, offering visitors a layered urban experience unlike anywhere else in Europe. Warsaw's café culture, world-class museums, and vibrant nightlife make it equally rewarding for history buffs and modern travelers alike.

•Old Town Market Square — the UNESCO-listed heart of Warsaw's historic reconstruction
•Palace of Culture and Science — Soviet-era skyscraper with panoramic city views
•POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews — award-winning, deeply moving museum
•Royal Castle — former royal residence housing fine art and Polish royal history
•Łazienki Park — sprawling royal park with a picturesque palace on an island
•Warsaw Uprising Museum — powerful tribute to the 1944 resistance against Nazi occupation

Getting around: Warsaw has an efficient public transit network including two metro lines, an extensive tram system, and numerous bus routes; day passes offer great value for unlimited travel. Taxis are widely available and affordable, while apps like Bolt and Uber operate reliably throughout the city. Bike-sharing via Veturilo stations is ideal for exploring parks and riverside paths in warmer months.

Best time: Late spring (May–June) and early autumn (September) offer the most pleasant weather with mild temperatures and fewer crowds.

Local food: Try żurek (sour rye soup with sausage), pierogi stuffed with various fillings, slow-cooked bigos stew, and finish with a slice of sernik (Polish cheesecake) from a local milk bar or Praga district restaurant.

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Passport, Visa & Immigration

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Encyclopaedia

Warsaw Chopin Airport is an international airport in the Włochy district of Warsaw, Poland. It is the busiest airport in Poland and the 28th busiest airport in Europe with 24.1 million passengers in 2025, handling approximately a third of the country's total air passenger traffic. The airport is a central hub for LOT Polish Airlines as well as a base for Enter Air and Wizz Air.

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Latest news

Simple Flying· 10/14/2026

WAW - Warsaw Chopin Airport

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Українські Національні Новини (УНН)· 9/15/2026

Passengers were evacuated from Warsaw Chopin Airport; bomb disposal experts are working at the scene, media report

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Kiosk Marketplace· 7/21/2026

Uber launches app-free ride kiosks at Warsaw airport

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Yeni Şafak English· 9/16/2026

Warsaw Chopin Airport evacuated over bomb scare

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Anadolu Ajansı· 9/15/2026

Poland's Warsaw Airport partially evacuated after unattended bag raises bomb suspicion

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