Travelling from New York to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW): What you need to know
When planning your flight from New York to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW), there's a good selection of airports you can start your trip from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are New York's major terminals.
Book a direct New York to Frederic Chopin Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 8 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Warsaw is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of New York. Frederic Chopin Airport is located in Warsaw.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) is the busiest route, with 10 direct services each week. You can travel from JFK to WAW on LOT - Polish Airlines's 5:45pm departure.
To ensure you get on your flight from New York to WAW, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more travellers during high season, it's wise to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Get to your destination in one go from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Nonstop flights from New York to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) can be booked from here.
LOT - Polish Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from New York to Frederic Chopin Airport jetting out of JFK.
LOT - Polish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from JFK to WAW.
Among carriers operating on this route, LOT - Polish Airlines has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to WAW. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, data shows 74.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Planning to leave from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)? Direct New York to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) plane tickets can be booked from here.
LOT - Polish Airlines offers direct flights from New York to WAW leaving from EWR. Book your favourite seat and arrive at your destination in a single journey.
LOT - Polish Airlines is the most frequently booked airline flying from EWR to WAW.
LOT - Polish Airlines is rated the most punctual carrier operating flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Frederic Chopin Airport.
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from New York to Frederic Chopin Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your New York to WAW flight? Kick back in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.3%.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Reserve a plane ticket from New York to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) departing from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between LGA and WAW are:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
From the centre of New York, LGA is around 18 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 25 minutes to reach the airport by car and 1 hour or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early New York to Frederic Chopin Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to LaGuardia Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
LGA has a solid on-time arrivals performance of 80.0%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on course and reach your destination as planned.
The address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
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Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around one week before your New York to Frederic Chopin Airport flight.
Getting from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to central Warsaw
Central Warsaw is around 8 kilometres from Frederic Chopin Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
168 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Frederic Chopin Airport. Return flights start from 294 €. These fares can change depending on availability.
Book three months before you want to fly. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from New York to WAW.
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The best time to fly from New York to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
July is when most people book flights from New York to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW). Plan your visit to Warsaw in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Warsaw is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your New York to WAW plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from New York to Frederic Chopin Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Warsaw
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Warsaw right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from New York to Frederic Chopin Airport:
Your Warsaw trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions that are worth your time include The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Monument of the Warsaw Uprising and Museum of Modern Art.
Explore more of Poland
Lodz is just one of the many cities in Poland waiting to be explored after you've experienced Warsaw. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial.
If you're looking to explore another side of Poland, consider Krakow, roughly 241 kilometres south of Warsaw. Rynek Glowny, Historic Old Town and St. Mary's Basilica are the start of reasons to visit.