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Warsaw Chopin Airport

IATA WAW ICAO EPWA Large Airport Scheduled Service

Location

Airport Information

City

Warsaw

Country

🇵🇱 Poland

Continent

EU

Coordinates

52,1657, 20,9671

Elevation

362 ft (110 m)

Runways

Ident Length Width Surface Lighted
15/33 12 106 ft (3 690 m) 196 ft ASPH Yes
11/29 9 186 ft (2 800 m) 164 ft ASPH Yes

Acerca de Warsaw Chopin Airport

El Aeropuerto Chopin de Varsovia es el aeropuerto más transitado de Polonia y la principal puerta de entrada internacional al país. Ubicado en el distrito de Włochy de Varsovia, a unos 10 kilómetros al suroeste del centro de la ciudad, WAW lleva el nombre del compositor Fryderyk Chopin, nacido en la cercana Żelazowa Wola. El aeropuerto gestiona más de 18 millones de pasajeros anuales y es el centro principal de LOT Polish Airlines, miembro de Star Alliance, que opera una red cada vez más extensa de rutas europeas, norteamericanas y asiáticas. Las dos terminales del aeropuerto fueron ampliadas y modernizadas significativamente antes de la Eurocopa 2012 co-organizada por Polonia. WAW está conectado al centro de la ciudad por tren, con servicios que llegan a la Estación Central de Varsovia en aproximadamente 25 minutos, así como por líneas de autobús urbano. El aeropuerto opera dos pistas. Debido a las limitaciones de capacidad en Chopin, Polonia está construyendo el nuevo Aeropuerto Central de Comunicaciones (CPK), un importante centro de transporte previsto para abrir en las afueras de Varsovia, que busca posicionar a Polonia como un centro clave de conexión entre Europa Occidental y Oriental. Hasta que el CPK esté listo, el Aeropuerto Chopin sigue siendo el centro principal de la aviación polaca.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Warsaw Chopin Airport to the city center?
The SKM/KM commuter rail line S2 and S3 runs from the airport to Warsaw Central Station (Warszawa Centralna) in about 25 minutes for PLN 4.40. Bus routes 175 and 188 also connect to the city center for PLN 4.40, taking 25-35 minutes. Taxis to the city center cost approximately PLN 40-60 (EUR 9-14) for the 10 km trip.
How many terminals does Warsaw Chopin Airport have?
Warsaw Chopin Airport has one main terminal building with two departure halls (A and B). The terminal was modernized with a new southern pier that opened in 2022. It is a compact layout where all gates are accessible from a single security checkpoint area.
What is the difference between Warsaw's two airports?
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is the main international airport, located 10 km south of the city center. Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI), located 40 km north, serves primarily Ryanair and other budget carriers. WAW handles the vast majority of full-service airline traffic and long-haul flights. A new major airport, the Solidarity Transport Hub (CPK), is planned to eventually replace both.
Is there free Wi-Fi at Warsaw Chopin Airport?
Yes, WAW offers free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal. The network provides reliable speeds for browsing and email. The airport also has a Chopin music corner with a piano in the departure area, paying tribute to the famous composer after whom the airport is named.
Which airlines have a hub at Warsaw Chopin Airport?
LOT Polish Airlines, a Star Alliance member, uses WAW as its primary hub, operating domestic, European, and intercontinental routes including flights to North America and Asia. Wizz Air also has a growing presence. The airport serves as a key connection point between Western Europe and destinations in Eastern Europe, the Baltics, and Central Asia.