Travelling from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Madrid Airport.
Warsaw and Madrid are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Take your pick of 18 weekly Warsaw Chopin Airport to Madrid Airport flights. The 05:35 departure with Wizz Air is the earliest flight you can take. Wizz Air operates the last service of the day at 14:40.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your WAW to MAD flight.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
LOT is your gateway to exploring Madrid (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Madrid Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is LOT.
Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier offering WAW to MAD flights. An impressive 91.18% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
Currently, 29 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Warsaw Chopin Airport to Madrid Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 72 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from WAW to MAD if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Madrid Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Warsaw Chopin Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from WAW make it to their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Warsaw Chopin Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Warsaw. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near WAW? If you're catching an early flight from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Madrid Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Warsaw Chopin Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Madrid Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and discover more of Madrid and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Madrid Airport about one week before you set off.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Madrid Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Madrid in March.
Book your flight from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Madrid Airport for July if you'd like to go to Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from WAW to MAD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without experiencing Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.