Our Review of Warsaw Chopin Airport

Our Review of Warsaw Chopin Airport

At Plan Your Trips, we have analyzed hundreds of airports around the world, gaining a clear understanding of what users expect when visiting an airport. With this know-how, we have created this guide, placing passengers at the forefront of everything, aiming to simplify and enhance the airport experience.

In this guide, our goal is to present information in a manner that is both quick and reliable. Recognizing that passengers often have limited time and may be in a hurry, we strive to ensure that they do not waste time unnecessarily.

Another key focus of our guide is to highlight the strengths of the airport and also the weaknesses, and in some cases, offer recommendations to travelers. In alignment with this approach, we provide users with aggregated information on delays and on-time performance, analyzing both airlines and individual flights.

Pros and Cons of Warsaw Chopin Airport

PROs

Location: Located just about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) from the city center, WAW offers easy access to Warsaw and the surrounding areas, making it a convenient choice for travelers. ​

Good Connectivity: WAW serves as a hub for LOT Polish Airlines and a focal city for Enter Air, Smartwings Poland, Sprint Air, and Wizz Air. and provides several international and domestic flights that connect tourists to important cities around Europe and beyond.​

Modern Facilities: The airport offers a single, well-designed terminal with modern amenities, including a range of shops, restaurants, and lounges to appeal to both business and leisure tourists.

Efficient Operations: The airport is recognized for its fast luggage handling and low security check periods, especially during non-peak hours.

Facilities for Reduced Mobility: The airport provides comprehensive support to passengers with decreased mobility, offering a comfortable experience for all travelers.

 

CONS

Crowded During Peak Times: Although WAW has modern facilities, it can become busy during high travel seasons, causing lengthier wait times at check-in and security.

Immigration Delays: Long lines at immigration may be encountered by passengers on international flights, which can be annoying during periods of high travel demand.

Unpredictable Weather Delays: The weather in Warsaw may be unpredictable, especially during the winter. Travelers’ plans may be affected by flight delays or cancellations caused by snow and ice weather.

Mini-Guide of the Airport (2' Guide)

Terminals: Although the Warsaw Airport Terminal is now a single structure, it is divided into two terminals, 1 and 2. For this reason, the two sections of the terminal are sometimes referred to as Old Terminal (1) and New Terminal (2).

Transport to and from the Airport: There are excellent connections between Warsaw Chopin Airport and the city and its environs. Travel is quick and easy - thanks to the airport’s direct train connection to the heart of Warsaw. Taxis are easily accessible outside the terminal, while public buses offer several routes to different areas of the city. There are other ride-sharing options available for individuals who would rather have a more individualized experience.

Check-in Areas: Warsaw Airport Terminal A has 5 check-in areas known as A, B, C, D and E divided in two halls; the South Hall (for low-cost airlines and some others) and the North Hall. The north hall second floor includes check-in rows C, D, E.

Shopping and Dining: A range of shops and restaurants are available, including duty-free options.

Family-Friendly Services: Family-friendly amenities that accommodate traveling parents include nursing rooms and children’s play facilities.

Additional Tips: When traveling abroad, especially during busy periods, be ready for possible immigration delays. Additionally, since certain planes could have specialized sections, it’s better to verify the terminal information for your airline.

How we calculate On Time Performance

On various pages of our website, you will encounter a metric widely utilized in aviation and other forms of transportation known as OTP (On Time Performance). We believe that providing this metric assists passengers in planning their trips and exploring alternatives before purchasing their flight tickets.

We calculate the On Time Performance for all flights and airlines, when we have enough data to do so. In certain instances, it may not be feasible to accurately compute the On-Time Performance for a specific flight or airline due to inadequate or non-representative data, which could result in misleading conclusions.

Our calculation of On Time Performance and delay information solely relies on arrival times. This approach is chosen over calculating departure delays, as we consider arrival punctuality to be of primary concern to passengers.

The On Time Performance displayed on our website is calculated as follows:

• On Time: Flights that arrive within 15 minutes of their scheduled arrival time, or earlier. In the absence of data for a specific flight, we assume the flight arrives on time, to avoid penalizing airlines for data unavailability.
• Moderate Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay of 15 to 30 minutes.
• Significant Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay of 30 to 60 minutes.
• Major Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay exceeding 60 minutes.
• Average Delay: The average delay is calculated by considering flights that arrive early as having a delay of 0 minutes. Early arrivals do not contribute to reducing the average delay calculation

Some Stats

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Airlines with best on-time performance at Warsaw Airport (last 3 months)

Routes with more flights from Warsaw Airport (last month)