Edinburgh to Warsaw Chopin
1634 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 2h 27m with 7 airlines operating direct service from Edinburgh (EDI) to Warsaw Chopin (WAW). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around £64 return), with peak prices in August (around £158). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Edinburgh
Edinburgh is Scotland's busiest airport and the gateway most international visitors choose for the Highlands as well as the city itself. The terminal sits 8 miles west of Edinburgh centre with frequent tram and Airlink bus service. easyJet, Jet2 and Ryanair dominate short-haul; KLM, Lufthansa and BA add full-service connections to European hubs; Emirates and Qatar route long-haul through their own hubs. Atlantic weather can disrupt winter schedules — build in a buffer if you're connecting.
Arriving in Warsaw
Warsaw Chopin is 10 km southwest of the city, with the SKM commuter train reaching the central station in 22 minutes for 4.40 PLN. LOT, Ryanair and Wizz dominate the route. Warsaw is the cheapest Central European capital from the UK on average — fares hold steady through most of the year, with mild summer demand peaks and Christmas market spikes in early December.
Who flies EDI to WAW?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| easyJet | U2 | 2h 27m | Economy |
| Jet2.com | LS | 2h 27m | Economy |
| Ryanair | FR | 2h 27m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 2h 27m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 2h 27m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 2h 27m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 2h 27m | Economy |
7 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly EDI→WAW
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Edinburgh to Warsaw FAQs
Direct flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Warsaw Chopin (WAW) take approximately 2h 27m for the 1634 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from £48. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
7 carriers operate direct service from Edinburgh (EDI) to Warsaw Chopin (WAW): easyJet, Jet2.com, Ryanair, British Airways, KLM and 2 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — easyJet typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Poland (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/poland before booking.
Warsaw Chopin (WAW) is the primary international airport for Warsaw. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.