Hubs
Regional
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Hub Overview
Passengers
18.5M
Destinations
120
Connectivity
55/100
Transit
good
Hub Airlines
LO
LOT Polish Airlines
primary
Alliance Presence
Star Alliance
Terminal & Lounges
Terminal Overview
Warsaw Chopin has a single terminal with areas A (Schengen) and B/C (non-Schengen). It was extensively renovated for Euro 2012.
Lounge Highlights
The LOT Business Lounge Polonez offers Polish cuisine and a quiet rest area. Several Priority Pass lounges are also available.
Transit Tips
- The airport has one terminal with two areas: Schengen (A) and non-Schengen (B/C).
- Minimum connection time is 40 minutes for LOT connections.
- Free Wi-Fi is available with registration.
- The Schengen-to-non-Schengen transfer requires going through passport control.
- LOT offers free transit hotel vouchers for connections over 8 hours.
Ground Transport
Bus line 175 reaches the city center in 25 minutes. The SKM commuter train connects to Warsaw Central Station in 20 minutes.
Fun Facts
- WAW is named after Frederic Chopin, the famous Polish-French composer.
- LOT is one of the oldest airlines in the world, founded in 1929.
- The airport serves as a bridge between Western Europe and destinations in the east.