Travelling from Washington DC to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Washington DC to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW). Explore your options for taking off from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Warsaw is five hours ahead of Washington DC. Frederic Chopin Airport is located in Warsaw, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Washington DC to WAW.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Washington DC to WAW. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
DCA is about 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Ronald Reagan National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Frederic Chopin Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ronald Reagan National Airport, data shows 76.44% of flights complete their journey on time.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Frederic Chopin Airport. Check out these connections between Washington Dulles International Airport and WAW:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Washington DC to WAW flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 74.39%.
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Reserve a flight ticket from Washington DC to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between BWI and WAW are:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
BWI is around 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 50 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Washington DC to Frederic Chopin Airport flight:
Flights departing from BWI make it to their destination within the expected time frame 77.13% of the time.
About Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Washington DC to Frederic Chopin Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near WAW instead:
Grab a Frederic Chopin Airport rental car and discover Warsaw and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Flex To Go and kaizen rent are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead of your Washington DC to Frederic Chopin Airport flight.
Getting from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to central Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Warsaw. How long it takes to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Currently, ₹ 31,849 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Frederic Chopin Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 59,185. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Washington DC to WAW, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington DC to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW). Visit Warsaw in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
When booking your Washington DC to WAW flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Warsaw, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 27ºC.
January has temperatures of between -10ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Frederic Chopin Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Warsaw
Start your Warsaw trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Frederic Chopin Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
You'll find loads of things to do in Warsaw when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your exploring at The Royal Castle in Warsaw followed by Monument of the Warsaw Uprising and Museum of Modern Art.
Explore more of Poland
Lodz is just one of the many cities in Poland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Warsaw. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial.
Around 241 kilometres south of Warsaw, Krakow is another essential stop in Poland. Experience major highlights starting with Rynek Glowny, Historic Old Town and St. Mary's Basilica.