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Flights to Warsaw

Capital · History · Culture. Compare cheap flights to Warsaw from UK airports — flight time 2h 30m from London.

2h 30m
Flight from London
from £71
Lowest return fare seen
May–Sep
Best season

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Flying to Warsaw — what to know

Warsaw is a short-haul destination from the UK — around 2h 30m in the air from London, which makes it a realistic long weekend. Travellers come for the history and the culture. We track fares from 12 UK departure points including London Luton, London Heathrow and Birmingham — each has its own comparison page below.

Most visitors aim for May–Sep. The lowest return fare we have seen is £71 for a trip starting in January, from London Luton (checked 4 Nov). On the ground, Polish złoty (PLN) is the local currency and Polish the dominant language — English coverage is solid in tourist quarters and at the airport. Visa: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel.

Flights to Warsaw by UK departure

Departure airportLowest return seenTypical return
London Luton (LTN)£71 (trip starting in January)£97Check price
London Heathrow (LHR)£122 (trip starting in December)£148Check price
Birmingham (BHX)£156 (trip starting in November)£201Check price
Manchester (MAN)£176 (trip starting in March)£183Check price
London Gatwick (LGW)£183 (trip starting in November)£256Check price
Glasgow (GLA)£195 (trip starting in December)£195Check price
Edinburgh (EDI)£198 (trip starting in November)£202Check price
Newcastle (NCL)£198 (trip starting in November)£199Check price
Bristol (BRS)£251 (trip starting in May)£366Check price
London Stansted (STN)£747 (trip starting in February)£799Check price
East Midlands (EMA)––Check price
Liverpool (LPL)––Check price

Return fares seen for trips starting in the months ahead, checked 4 Nov. Typical return is the median of the monthly lowest fares. These are stored fares, not current prices; use Check price to see what is available now.

Good to know

Booking flights to Warsaw — the answers that matter

How much is a return flight to Warsaw from the UK?

Direct answer. The lowest return fare we have seen for Warsaw is £71 for a trip starting in January, from London Luton (checked 4 Nov). It is a fare seen on that date, not a current price.

Across the 10 UK departures with fare history, the typical return (the median of the lowest fare seen for each month) runs £97 to £799. The same trip can price very differently from different airports, so compare more than one departure. Prices change daily; the live search shows what is available now.

Key fact: Lowest return fare seen for Warsaw: £71 from London Luton (trip starting in January, checked 4 Nov).

Which UK airports fly to Warsaw?

Direct answer. CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Warsaw: London Luton, London Heathrow, Birmingham, Manchester, London Gatwick, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Bristol, London Stansted, East Midlands and Liverpool. Each has its own fare page.

You book direct with the airline or travel agent. We do not sell tickets or add fees. Airlines seen flying non-stop to Warsaw from UK airports include Ryanair, Wizz Air, LOT and British Airways.

Key fact: London Luton has the lowest stored return fare for Warsaw: £71 (checked 4 Nov).

When is the best time to visit Warsaw?

Direct answer. Aim for May–Sep if you want Warsaw at its best: that window balances weather and crowds.

Before you commit, the admin: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel. Currency is Polish złoty (PLN); Polish is the main language, with English widely understood in tourist areas.

Key fact: Best months to visit Warsaw: May–Sep. Flight time from London: about 2h 30m.

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Practical information for UK travellers

Flight time from London~2h 30m direct
Lowest return fare seen£71 for a trip starting in January from London Luton, checked 4 Nov. A stored fare, not a current price.
Best monthsMay–Sep
VisaNo visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel
CurrencyPolish złoty (PLN)
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
LanguagePolish
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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from the UK to Warsaw?

Direct flights from London to Warsaw take approximately 2h 30m. Total journey time depends on your departure airport and any connections.

Which UK airports can I fly to Warsaw from?

CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Warsaw: London Luton, London Heathrow, Birmingham, Manchester, London Gatwick, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Bristol, London Stansted, East Midlands and Liverpool. Each departure has its own fare page, and the search opens.

How much is a return flight to Warsaw?

The lowest return fare we have seen for Warsaw is £71 for a trip starting in January, from London Luton (checked 4 Nov). The typical return from there (median of the lowest fare seen each month) is £97. These are fares seen on that date, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.

Which UK airport is cheapest for flights to Warsaw?

In the return fares we recorded, checked 4 Nov, the lowest to Warsaw was £71 from London Luton, then London Heathrow £122, Birmingham £156 and Manchester £176. By typical return, the middle of each airport's monthly lowest fares, the lowest was £97 from London Luton, then London Heathrow £148 and Manchester £183. These are fares seen on those dates, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.

Do UK passport holders need a visa for Poland?

No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel

What currency is used in Poland?

Polish złoty (PLN) — most major hotels and restaurants in Warsaw accept card payments, but cash is useful for smaller establishments and tipping.

What language is spoken in Warsaw?

Polish. English is widely understood in tourist areas, hotels, and major restaurants.