Travelling from Bucharest to Warsaw: what you need to know
Bucharest's main base, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), is where countless awesome vacations begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Bucharest to Warsaw.
Arrive in Warsaw at Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI).
1 hour 48 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Bucharest to Warsaw. Operating on the UTC+1 timezone, Warsaw is 1 hour behind Bucharest.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are 34 weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from Bucharest to Warsaw is with LOT - Polish Airlines at 18:25. Opt for the first OTP to WAW departure with LOT - Polish Airlines at 05:25 to maximize your time in Warsaw.
To ensure you catch your flight from Bucharest to Warsaw, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
You can visit Poland for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Romania. But before organizing your cheap flight from Bucharest to Warsaw, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documents if your trip is for work or another reason.
Flying from Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Set out from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) on a nonstop flight from Bucharest to Warsaw. From OTP, you can fly directly to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW).
When leaving from OTP, you can catch a direct flight from Bucharest to Warsaw with LOT - Polish Airlines.
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from Bucharest to Warsaw with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The journey from central Bucharest to OTP takes about 1 hour and 36 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 34 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Bucharest to Warsaw? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
Arriving in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to central Warsaw is roughly 8 kilometres. It takes around 21 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 9 minutes to get there by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Bucharest to Warsaw, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near WAW:
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
Central Warsaw is located around 40 kilometres from Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI). Once your flight from Bucharest to Warsaw has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 50 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour and 1 minute.
There are some cozy hotels ready to welcome you near WMI. Settle in after your flight from Bucharest to Warsaw at one of these well-located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Warsaw
At the moment, C$27 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Warsaw. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$59. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flights from Bucharest to Warsaw.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Bucharest to Warsaw. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Best time to go to Warsaw
July is the busiest month for flights from Bucharest to Warsaw. To avoid the crowds, go to Warsaw in February.
Lock in your flight from Bucharest to Warsaw for July if you'd like to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Warsaw to range from 13ºC to 27ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Bucharest to Warsaw in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -10ºC and 4ºC on average.
More about Warsaw
Start your Warsaw trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Warsaw, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Palace of Culture and Science and Copernicus Science Centre are top attractions which should be on every Warsaw itinerary.
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