Travelling from Rome to Warsaw: what you need to know
Rome has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Rome to Warsaw flying out of Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA).
When jetting into Warsaw, hop off the plane at Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI). Warsaw-Radom Airport (RDO) is another way to get to this city.
The average duration of a direct Rome to Warsaw flight is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Rome and Warsaw follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
The busiest route for flights from Rome to Warsaw is from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW). You can select from 30 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from FCO to WAW is the 06:05 Wizz Air Malta service. If you prefer to travel later, the last scheduled departure is at 20:50 with Wizz Air.
To ensure you catch your Rome to Warsaw flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Warsaw
To snag cheap Rome to Warsaw flights, book your trip 11 months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for April. That's the best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Rome to Warsaw. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Flying from Rome
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Jet off from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and fly straight through to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw-Radom Airport (RDO). If you're looking for a direct flight from Rome to Warsaw out of FCO, those are your arrival choices.
Popular carriers that offer direct Rome to Warsaw plane tickets departing from FCO include:
We make it a cinch to find a Rome to Warsaw flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Rome Fiumicino Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Munich Airport (MUC)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Vienna Airport (VIE)
The journey from central Rome to FCO takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Rome Fiumicino Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Rome to Warsaw or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to Rome Fiumicino Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
You can catch a direct flight from Rome to Warsaw leaving from Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA). Start your travels at CIA and disembark at Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI).
Ryanair offers direct Rome to Warsaw plane tickets from CIA. Book your favourite aisle seat and reach your destination in a single stretch.
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Rome to Warsaw flight, browse these options when heading out from Rome Ciampino Airport:
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Budapest Airport (BUD)
Prague Airport (PRG)
CIA is about 14 kilometres from central Rome. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an extra night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Rome Ciampino Airport the day before your flight from Rome to Warsaw:
Rome Ciampino Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 86% of flights departing here arrive right when they're supposed to.
Arriving in Warsaw
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Warsaw. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take around 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Rome to Warsaw. Stay at one of these accommodation options near WAW instead:
Follow your own route with a Warsaw Chopin Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or kaizen rent and venture far and wide through Warsaw and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Warsaw Chopin Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI)
The centre of Warsaw is approximately 40 kilometres from Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI). Once your flight from Rome to Warsaw has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 40 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to WMI. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Rome to Warsaw:
Carwiz, Flex To Go and kaizen rent make picking up a Warsaw Modlin Airport rental car quick and easy. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from WMI four weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider range of vehicles.
Warsaw-Radom Airport (RDO)
Warsaw-Radom Airport (RDO) is around 88 kilometres from the centre of Warsaw. It'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the city centre in a car once you've stepped off your flight from Rome to Warsaw.
If you're using public transport, the journey will take you about 2 hours.
Enjoy a more leisurely start to your trip by choosing a hotel near RDO after your Rome to Warsaw flight. Recover from your travel day or just take a moment to find your footing in a new place at:
Stay in control of the next chapter of your journey with a Warsaw-Radom Airport rental car. Rentis, Alamo and Enterprise make getting on the road smooth sailing.
If you're looking for a specific make or model, lock in your ride from RDO about four weeks before your flight from Rome to Warsaw. This gives you a higher chance of getting your preferred car, along with a better deal.
Best time to go to Warsaw
September is the busiest month for flights from Rome to Warsaw. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Warsaw in March.
Before locking in your Rome to Warsaw tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Warsaw, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Rome to Warsaw in January when temperatures average between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Warsaw
Start your Warsaw trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Warsaw, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Warsaw Uprising Monument and Castle Square, Warsaw are attractions you won't want to skip in Warsaw.
Explore more of Poland
You've done Warsaw, now it's time to discover other parts of Poland. Travel around 121 kilometres southwest to Lodz to tick off its top sights. From Mural Atlas to Łódź Mural and Piotrkowska Promenade, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Krakow is another standout destination in Poland and is around 257 kilometres south of Warsaw. No journey is complete without dropping by Stare Miasto, St. Mary's Basilica and Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square.