Flying from Vancouver to Warsaw: what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Vancouver to Warsaw, there's a range of airports you can start your trip from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are among Vancouver's main options.
Hop off your plane in Warsaw at Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI).
The timezone in Warsaw is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Vancouver.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your Vancouver to Warsaw flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Warsaw
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Vancouver to Warsaw flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your plane ticket from Vancouver to Warsaw.
Finding a cheap flight from Vancouver to Warsaw is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a better deal is available.
Find an affordable Vancouver to Warsaw flight with the help of our filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 11 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Warsaw or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, data shows 71.77% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is around 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Vancouver to Warsaw flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Abbotsford Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
Flights that leave from YXX arrive at their destination as scheduled 67.97% of the time.
Arriving in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to central Warsaw takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 8 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Vancouver to Warsaw, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near WAW:
Follow your own route with a Frederic Chopin Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or kaizen rent and discover more of Warsaw and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Frederic Chopin Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
Central Warsaw is around 32 kilometres from Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI). Once your flight from Vancouver to Warsaw has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 50 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 1 hour.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near WMI. Tuck yourself in after your Vancouver to Warsaw flight at any of these well-located options:
Forget about public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up a Warsaw-Modlin Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the rates and availability from Carwiz, Flex To Go and kaizen rent.
Get the lowest price by reserving your ride from WMI four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Warsaw
July is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver to Warsaw. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Warsaw in February.
Book a Vancouver to Warsaw ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Warsaw to range from 13ºC to 27ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap flights from Vancouver to Warsaw around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Warsaw
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Warsaw right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Vancouver to Warsaw:
Warsaw Royal Castle Gardens and The Royal Castle in Warsaw are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Warsaw must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Palace of Culture and Science.
Explore more of Poland
Warsaw has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Poland waiting to be discovered. About 121 kilometres south-west of Warsaw, a visit to Lodz will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Piotrkowska Street, Museum of the Factory and Herbst Palace Museum. Branch Museum of Art.
Krakow is another well-known destination in Poland and is around 257 kilometres south of Warsaw. No trip is complete without seeing St. Mary's Basilica, Planty Park and 100 oak park.
