Travelling from Milan to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when organizing your flight from Milan to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW). Explore your options for leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
Take off on a direct Milan to Frederic Chopin Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Frederic Chopin Airport is located in Warsaw. The city's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Milan.
With 21 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) is the most popular route. Wizz Air Malta operates the earliest flight at 5:50am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from MXP to WAW is with LOT - Polish Airlines at 7:50pm.
To ensure you catch your flight from Milan to WAW, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're flying during a public holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can take a direct flight from Milan to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP).
Choose from a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from Milan to Frederic Chopin Airport departing from MXP. Book your seat with one of these:
The most frequently booked airline between MXP and WAW is LOT - Polish Airlines.
LOT - Polish Airlines ranks highest for on-time performance. A dependable 88.52% of its services on this route complete the journey on schedule.
Located around 48 kilometres from central Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Milano Malpensa Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Milan to Frederic Chopin Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the answer:
68.23% of flights leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
You can book a direct Milan to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) flight ticket out of Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY). Figure out if flying from BGY works better for your plans.
Wizz Air offers direct flights from Milan to WAW departing from BGY. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and get to your destination in a single hop.
Wizz Air is the most frequently booked airline flying from BGY to WAW.
The most reliable carrier is Wizz Air. Its Orio al Serio International Airport to Frederic Chopin Airport flights land as planned 78.7% of the time.
You can get to BGY from the centre of Milan in approximately 1 hour by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Start your vacation sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Milan to WAW flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Orio al Serio International Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.49%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
You can lock in a flight ticket from Milan to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) with a stop or two out of Milano Linate Airport (LIN). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between LIN and WAW:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
LIN is around 11 kilometres from central Milan. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 30 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Milan to Frederic Chopin Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Milano Linate Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive without delays. At LIN, that figure is 79.56%.
About Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Milan to Frederic Chopin Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near WAW:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Frederic Chopin Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or kaizen rent and explore beyond Warsaw's main sights.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Milan to Frederic Chopin Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to central Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Warsaw. The time it takes to get to the centre in a car rental or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Frederic Chopin Airport is C$29. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$64. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Milan to WAW. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
July is the busiest month for flights from Milan to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW). Plan your visit to Warsaw in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Warsaw is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Milan to WAW flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Frederic Chopin Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Warsaw
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Warsaw right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Milan to Frederic Chopin Airport:
Your Warsaw trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions that are worth your time include The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Monument of the Warsaw Uprising and Museum of Modern Art.
Explore more of Poland
Warsaw has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Poland just waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres south-west of Warsaw, a trip to Lodz will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial.
Krakow is another essential stop in Poland and is around 241 kilometres south of Warsaw. No trip is complete without visiting Rynek Glowny, Historic Old Town and St. Mary's Basilica.