Travelling from Ottawa to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW): What you need to know
The timezone in Warsaw is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Ottawa. Warsaw Chopin Airport is located in Warsaw.
To ensure you get on your flight from Ottawa to WAW, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is around 14 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Ottawa to Warsaw Chopin Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels close to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58% touch down on time at their destination.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
About Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Book a hotel near WAW if you have a late flight from Ottawa to Warsaw Chopin Airport. Select one of these options and end the night sooner:
Pick up a Warsaw Chopin Airport rental car and discover Warsaw and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Flex To Go and kaizen rent are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Ottawa to Warsaw Chopin Airport flight.
Getting from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to central Warsaw
From Warsaw Chopin Airport, central Warsaw is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It typically takes 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Warsaw Chopin Airport is 271 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 564 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to WAW. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Ottawa to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW). September is the busiest month to travel to Warsaw. If crowds aren't your thing, go in November.
The warmest month in Warsaw is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Ottawa to WAW plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Warsaw Chopin Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Warsaw
After booking your flight from Ottawa to Warsaw Chopin Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Warsaw:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Warsaw when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at The Royal Castle in Warsaw followed by Warsaw Uprising Monument and Castle Square.
Explore more of Poland
Warsaw has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Poland waiting to be explored. Around 113 kilometres southwest of Warsaw, a visit to Lodz will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial.
Around 241 kilometres south of Warsaw, Krakow is another favourite stop in Poland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Rynek Glowny, Historic Old Town and St. Mary's Basilica.