Travelling from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Warsaw: what you need to know
The timezone in Warsaw is UTC+1. The city is seven hours ahead of Edmonton, where Edmonton International Airport is located.
To avoid missing your YEG to Warsaw flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
YEG is around 27 kilometres from central Edmonton. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near YEG? If you've booked an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Warsaw, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
69.55% of flights that take off from Edmonton International Airport land at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Warsaw
272 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to Warsaw flight. A return ticket right now is 567 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from YEG to Warsaw. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Airports in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
The distance from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to central Warsaw is roughly 8 kilometres. It'll take you about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Edmonton International Airport to Warsaw, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near WAW:
Pick up a Frederic Chopin Airport rental car and explore Warsaw and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Flex To Go and kaizen rent are top providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Frederic Chopin Airport around one week ahead of your flight from YEG to Warsaw.
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) is about 40 kilometres from central Warsaw. Once you've disembarked your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Warsaw, it'll take you around 50 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The trip will take roughly 1 hour on public transport.
There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near WMI. Unwind and get cosy after your YEG to Warsaw flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Carwiz, Flex To Go and kaizen rent make picking up a Warsaw-Modlin Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at WMI can help you lock in a better rate.
Best time to go to Warsaw
Visit Warsaw during high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Edmonton International Airport to Warsaw in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Book an Edmonton International Airport to Warsaw plane ticket with a departure in July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from YEG to Warsaw in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
More about Warsaw
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Warsaw right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Warsaw:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Warsaw Royal Castle Gardens and Palace of Culture and Science are top sights which should feature on any good Warsaw itinerary.
Explore more of Poland
You've visited Warsaw, now it's time to discover other parts of Poland. Travel about 121 kilometres south-west to Lodz to check off its top attractions. From Piotrkowska Street to Museum of the Factory and Herbst Palace Museum. Branch Museum of Art, your itinerary will be busy.
Krakow is another essential stop in Poland and is around 257 kilometres south of Warsaw. No trip is complete without seeing St. Mary's Basilica, Planty Park and 100 oak park.