Travelling from Moscow to Warsaw: what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Moscow to Warsaw, there's a good range of airports you can take off from. Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), Vnukovo Airport (VKO) and Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) are some of Moscow's main options.
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) and Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) are Warsaw's major gateways.
Warsaw's timezone is UTC+1, making Warsaw two hours behind Moscow.
To ensure you board your Moscow to Warsaw flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Flying during a popular month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Moscow to Warsaw
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Moscow to Warsaw flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
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Vnukovo Airport (VKO)
VKO is roughly 29 kilometres from central Moscow. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to reach the terminal driving from the city centre.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Moscow to Warsaw? Check in to a hotel near Vnukovo Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
65% of flights out of Vnukovo Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Arriving in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
The distance from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to central Warsaw is approximately 6 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Moscow to Warsaw. Reserve one of these accommodation options near WAW instead:
Travel at your own speed 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.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Frederic Chopin Airport about one week before your departure date.
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
Central Warsaw is located around 32 kilometres from Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI). As soon as your flight from Moscow to Warsaw has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 50 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near WMI. Tuck yourself in after your Moscow to Warsaw flight at one of these perfectly located options:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Warsaw-Modlin Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Carwiz, Flex To Go or kaizen rent and set off in the blink of an eye.
Score the best price by booking your ride from WMI four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Warsaw
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Moscow to Warsaw. July is the busiest month to travel to Warsaw. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Warsaw is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your Moscow to Warsaw ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Moscow to Warsaw in January when temperatures average between -10ºC and 4ºC.
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 Moscow to Warsaw:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Warsaw Royal Castle Gardens, The Royal Castle in Warsaw and Palace of Culture and Science are leading attractions which should feature on any good Warsaw itinerary.
Explore more of Poland
Lodz is just one of the many places in Poland waiting to be explored once you've seen Warsaw. Around 121 kilometres to the south-west, top sights here include Piotrkowska Street, Museum of the Factory and Herbst Palace Museum. Branch Museum of Art.
Krakow is another essential stop in Poland and is around 257 kilometres south of Warsaw. No trip is complete without a visit to St. Mary's Basilica, Planty Park and 100 oak park.
