Travelling from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport is 4 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Warsaw is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Tel Aviv.
Flights from TLV to WAW start from 05:00 — the first with El Al. The last departure is at 21:05 with LOT - Polish Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 25 weekly Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your TLV to WAW flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport, so getting to Warsaw (and then exploring more of Poland!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is LOT.
Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier that offers TLV to WAW flights. An impressive 85.11% of its services on this route land on time.
Handy information about Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
When it comes to Ben Gurion Intl Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Ben Gurion Intl Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near TLV? If you've booked an early flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near WAW instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Warsaw Chopin Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or kaizen rent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Warsaw and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Warsaw Chopin Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
September is the busiest month for flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Warsaw in March.
The warmest month in Warsaw is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TLV to WAW in January. Average temperatures are between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Poland
You've visited Warsaw, now it's time to discover more of Poland. Travel around 121 kilometres south-west to Lodz to tick off its must-visit sights. From Mural Atlas to Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 257 kilometres south of Warsaw, Krakow is another essential stop in Poland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Rynek Glowny, Historic Old Town and St. Mary's Basilica.



