London Gatwick to Warsaw Chopin
1459 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 2h 13m with 7 airlines operating direct service from London Gatwick (LGW) to Warsaw Chopin (WAW). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around £54 return), with peak prices in August (around £135). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from London Gatwick
Gatwick is London's leisure-leaning airport — the home of British Airways' short-haul leisure operation, easyJet's largest UK base and a long lineup of TUI and Norwegian holiday flights. South and central London passengers reach it via the Gatwick Express or Thameslink. The mix is broader than Heathrow on European leisure routes, often cheaper, and you'll see the same destination served three or four times a day across competing airlines — useful when one carrier delays.
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 LGW to WAW?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| easyJet | U2 | 2h 13m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 2h 13m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 2h 13m | Economy |
| Vueling | VY | 2h 13m | Economy |
| Wizz Air | W6 | 2h 13m | Economy |
| Norwegian | DY | 2h 13m | Economy |
| Ryanair | FR | 2h 13m | Economy |
7 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly LGW→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.
London to Warsaw FAQs
Direct flights from London Gatwick (LGW) to Warsaw Chopin (WAW) take approximately 2h 13m for the 1459 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 £41. 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 London Gatwick (LGW) to Warsaw Chopin (WAW): easyJet, British Airways, TUI Airways, Vueling, Wizz Air 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.