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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

À propos Warsaw Chopin Airport

L'aéroport Chopin de Varsovie est l'aéroport le plus fréquenté de Pologne et la principale porte d'entrée internationale du pays. Situé dans le quartier de Włochy à Varsovie, à environ 10 kilomètres au sud-ouest du centre-ville, WAW porte le nom du compositeur Fryderyk Chopin, né dans la proche Żelazowa Wola. L'aéroport accueille plus de 18 millions de passagers par an et est le hub principal de LOT Polish Airlines, membre de Star Alliance, qui exploite un réseau de plus en plus étendu de liaisons européennes, nord-américaines et asiatiques. Les deux terminaux de l'aéroport ont été considérablement agrandis et modernisés avant le championnat d'Europe de football 2012 co-organisé par la Pologne. WAW est relié au centre-ville par le train, avec des services rejoignant la gare centrale de Varsovie en environ 25 minutes, ainsi que par des lignes de bus urbains. L'aéroport exploite deux pistes. En raison des limitations de capacité de Chopin, la Pologne construit le nouvel aéroport central de communication (CPK), un important centre de transport dont l'ouverture est prévue dans les environs de Varsovie, visant à positionner la Pologne comme un hub de correspondance clé entre l'Europe occidentale et orientale. En attendant que le CPK soit opérationnel, l'aéroport Chopin demeure le centre névralgique de l'aviation polonaise.

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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.