Travelling from Warsaw to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is Warsaw's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Warsaw to Zurich Airport (ZRH) taking off from here.
2 hours 5 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Warsaw to Zurich Airport flight.
Zurich (where Zurich Airport is located) and Warsaw share the UTC+1 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is the most popular route. There are 31 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with SWISS at 7:45pm. Choose the first WAW to ZRH departure with LOT - Polish Airlines at 7:30am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
To ensure you catch your flight from Warsaw to ZRH, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like September or other busy periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Warsaw
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Warsaw to Zurich Airport (ZRH) take off from this terminal.
SWISS is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Warsaw to Zurich Airport taking off from WAW.
SWISS is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from WAW to ZRH.
LOT leads the way in punctuality. An impressive 81.39% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
The journey from central Warsaw to WAW takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Warsaw Chopin Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Warsaw to Zurich Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Warsaw Chopin Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart WAW arrive at their destination without delay.
Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI)
You can reach WMI from central Warsaw in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Warsaw to ZRH flight? Unwind in a hotel near Warsaw Modlin Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Warsaw Radom Airport (RDO)
You can reserve a plane ticket from Warsaw to Zurich Airport (ZRH) with one or more stops departing from Warsaw Radom Airport (RDO). These are some of the most popular stopovers between RDO and ZRH:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA)
Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
The trip to RDO from central Warsaw is around 2 hours on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 97 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Warsaw to Zurich Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Warsaw Radom Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
RDO has an on-time performance rate of 100%. This means most of its flights touch down as expected and your trip runs like clockwork.
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Warsaw to Zurich Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks before your Warsaw to Zurich Airport flight.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Zurich. It takes around 15 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It typically takes 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Right now, $118 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Warsaw to Zurich Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $268. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Warsaw to ZRH, book your ticket one month before your planned departure.
June is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Warsaw to Zurich Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Warsaw to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Warsaw to Zurich Airport (ZRH). July is the busiest month to travel to Zurich. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in January.
When booking your Warsaw to ZRH plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 27ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Warsaw to Zurich Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC.
More about Zurich
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Zurich right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Warsaw to Zurich Airport:
Bahnhofstrasse and Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Zurich itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Zurich Opera.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland just waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres southwest of Zurich, a visit to Lausanne will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Olympic Park, The Olympic Museum and Cathedrale de Lausanne.
Lugano is another standout destination in Switzerland and is around 161 kilometres south of Zurich. No trip is complete without seeing Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura.