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Poland's busiest gateway, serving Warsaw and Central Europe.
Opened
1934
Location
Warsaw, Poland
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW/EPWA) is the largest and busiest airport in Poland, handling over 18 million passengers annually in pre-pandemic years. Located approximately 10 kilometres southwest of Warsaw's city centre, it serves as the primary international gateway to the Polish capital and the broader Central European region.
The airport is named after the renowned Polish composer Frédéric Chopin and serves as the main hub for LOT Polish Airlines. It offers connections to destinations across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East, with over 60 airlines operating scheduled services.
Terminals
The airport operates with a single main terminal building divided into two concourses, Terminal A (Schengen) and Terminal B (non-Schengen), along with a separate Etiuda terminal historically used for charter flights.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to central Warsaw by the SKM commuter rail line and dedicated bus services, with a journey time of approximately 20–25 minutes by train to the city centre.
Airlines here
LOT Polish Airlines uses Warsaw Chopin as its primary hub, with major carriers including Ryanair, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, British Airways, and Emirates also operating regular services.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Polish composer Frédéric Chopin in 2001.
- ›Handles the majority of Poland's international air traffic.
- ›Runway 33/15 is one of the longest in Central Europe at 3,690 metres.
- ›A second major airport for Warsaw, Modlin Airport, handles additional low-cost traffic.
- ›The airport underwent significant modernisation ahead of the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
