Flying from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Warsaw: what you need to know
The timezone in Warsaw is UTC+1. The city is one hour ahead of Cardiff, where Cardiff Airport is located.
Leave plenty of time to get on your CWL to Warsaw flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a major holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
We make it a breeze to book flight tickets from CWL to Warsaw with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
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The journey from central Cardiff to CWL takes around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near CWL. Whether you have an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Warsaw or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are worth a look:
Of all flights departing from Cardiff Airport, 66.16% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Warsaw
C$146 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Warsaw flight. Return flight tickets start at C$347. These prices can change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from CWL to Warsaw, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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Airports in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) is around 8 kilometres from central Warsaw. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 20 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to WAW if you have a late flight from Cardiff Airport to Warsaw. Settle into one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Frederic Chopin Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or kaizen rent and experience more of Warsaw and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Frederic Chopin Airport around one week ahead of your flight from CWL to Warsaw.
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
The centre of Warsaw is located around 40 kilometres from Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI). Once your flight from Cardiff Airport to Warsaw has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 50 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour or so.
Following your CWL to Warsaw flight, kick back at a hotel near WMI. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Warsaw-Modlin Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Carwiz, Flex To Go or kaizen rent and be off and running.
Avoid paying extra. Booking your ride four weeks before your arrival at WMI will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Warsaw
Plan your trip to Warsaw during the high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Cardiff Airport to Warsaw in the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Book a Cardiff Airport to Warsaw flight ticket with a departure in July to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CWL to Warsaw in January when temperatures average between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Warsaw
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Warsaw right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Cardiff Airport to Warsaw:
The Royal Castle in Warsaw and Warsaw Royal Castle Gardens are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Warsaw travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Palace of Culture and Science.
Explore more of Poland
Warsaw will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Poland waiting to be explored. Around 121 kilometres south-west of Warsaw, a visit to Lodz will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Piotrkowska Street, Museum of the Factory and Herbst Palace Museum. Branch Museum of Art.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Poland, head for Krakow, roughly 257 kilometres south of Warsaw. St. Mary's Basilica, Planty Park and 100 oak park are among its highlights.