Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Warsaw, PL 🇵🇱 Large International Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
EPWA
IATA
WAW
Elevation
362 ft
Region
PL-MZ
Local Time
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GPS Code: EPWA
Local Code: Not available
Location: 52.165699° N, 20.9671° E
Continent: Europe
Type: Large International Airport
Keywords: Okęcie Warszawa
What Travelers Say
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Online Reviews Summary
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) presents a mixed experience for recent travelers, with strong praise for its accessibility contrasted by widespread dissatisfaction concerning staff professionalism and terminal comfort. While the airport has introduced some beneficial new amenities, many passengers report a generally negative impression due to recurring issues.
What Travelers Love
- Good Transportation Connections: The airport is well-connected to the city center via trains, buses, and taxis, making it easy to reach.
- Improved Amenities: Recent additions include a "quiet room" in the transit area for relaxation and free Fast Track service for seniors aged 70 and above, aimed at reducing security wait times.
- Reliable Parking Options: Private parking lots near the airport, such as Park & Fly, receive high ratings for their service, efficiency, and competitive pricing, often including convenient transfers to the terminal.
- Free WiFi: Wireless internet access is generally available and free for travelers.
Common Complaints
- Rude and Unprofessional Staff: A pervasive issue across various roles, including security, check-in, and immigration, with numerous reports of unhelpful, aggressive, and disrespectful behavior, often coupled with a lack of English language proficiency.
- Long Security and Passport Control Wait Times: Passengers frequently experience extended queues at security and passport control, particularly during peak hours, leading to stress and potential missed connections. Current average security wait times can be around 26-28 minutes, and immigration around 8 minutes.
- Unclean and Limited Toilet Facilities: Many recent reviews highlight issues with dirty toilets and a lack of running water.
- Limited and Uncomfortable Seating: The terminal is often described as having hard, uncomfortable seats and insufficient seating areas, particularly problematic for those with longer layovers. The overall building is sometimes perceived as "depressing" and "outdated".
- Restrictive Lounge Policies: Paid access lounges often enforce a strict 3-hour entry policy before departure, which many travelers find unfair and unhelpful for longer transit periods.
Overall, while Warsaw Chopin Airport is appreciated for its good city connections and efforts to introduce new comfort amenities, the traveler experience is frequently marred by issues with staff demeanor, cleanliness, and efficiency at security and passport control. Travelers should factor in potential delays and be prepared for a less-than-stellar customer service experience.
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Airport Routes
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) offers 256 flight routes operated by 10 airlines. Major carriers include LOT Polish Airlines, Wizz Air, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and others. Popular destinations from Warsaw include Vienna Int'l (Schwechat), Copenhagen, Ben Gurion Int'l, Charles de Gaulle/Roissy and Malaga.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
- Vienna Int'l (Schwechat) (VIE) 9
- Copenhagen (CPH) 6
- Ben Gurion Int'l (TLV) 6
- Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG) 4
- Malaga (AGP) 4
- Rinas Mother Teresa (TIA) 4
- Zurich (Kloten) (ZRH) 4
- Larnaca Int'l (LCA) 3
- Barcelona Int'l (BCN) 3
- Munich Int'l (MUC) 3
- Tenerife South (Reina Sofia) (TFS) 3
- John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) 3
Newly Discovered
- Thessaloniki Int'l, Makedonia (SKG) new
- Malpensa Int'l (MXP) new
- Dubai Int'l (DXB) new
- Istanbul Airport (IST) new
- Berlin-Brandenburg (BER) new
- General Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) new
- Keflavik Int'l (KEF) new
- Athens Int'l, Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) new
- Rinas Mother Teresa (TIA) new
- Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) new
- Hamad Int'l (DOH) new
- Cancun Int'l (CUN) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Warsaw Chopin AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LOT Polish Airlines
LOT
/ LO
|
92 | 1929 | 92 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Wizz Air
WZZ
/ W6
|
52 | 1136 | 52 | Jan 31, 2026 |
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLM
/ KL
|
1 | 104 | 1 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Lufthansa
DLH
/ LH
|
2 | 96 | 2 | Jan 31, 2026 |
|
Smartwings Poland
TVP
/ 3Z
|
26 | 93 | 26 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Lufthansa Cityline
CLH
/ CL
|
1 | 87 | 1 | Jan 29, 2026 |
Air France
AFR
/ AF
|
1 | 81 | 1 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Wizz Air Malta
WMT
/ W4
|
6 | 66 | 6 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Ryanair
RYR
/ FR
|
9 | 45 | 9 | Feb 1, 2026 |
British Airways
BAW
/ BA
|
1 | 38 | 1 | Jan 25, 2026 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
11/29 |
9186 ft | 164 ft | ASPH | Active Lighted |
15/33 |
12106 ft | 196 ft | ASPH | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | Warszawa APPROACH (H24) | 125.055 MHz |
| APP | Warszawa APPROACH (H24 - commonly used) | 128.805 MHz |
| APP | Warszawa APPROACH (H24) | 129.38 MHz |
| APP | Warszawa APPROACH (H24) | 135.93 MHz |
| ATIS | Warszawa ATIS ARRIVAL (H24) | 120.455 MHz |
| ATIS | Warszawa ATIS DEPARTURE (H24) | 123.43 MHz |
| CLD | Okęcie DELIVERY (H24) | 121.605 MHz |
| GND | Okęcie GROUND (0330-2200) | 121.905 MHz |
| INF | Warszawa INFORMATION | 118.775 MHz |
| INF | Warszawa INFORMATION | 128.575 MHz |
| TWR | Okęcie TOWER (H24) | 118.305 MHz |
| VOLMET | Warszawa RADAR VOLMET (H24) | 127.6 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Official, recommended taxi services (iTaxi, MPT, Ele Taxi) are available 24/7 at the rank outside the Arrivals Hall. A trip to the city center takes about 20-30 minutes and costs approximately 50-70 PLN. For safety and fair pricing, use licensed corporations from the official rank. Ride-sharing services like Uber, Bolt, and FreeNow can be ordered via their mobile apps.
Rental Cars
Major car rental companies, including Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, Sixt, and Europcar, have desks located in the public area of the Arrivals Hall in Terminal A. Pre-booking online is recommended for better rates and to ensure vehicle availability.
Public Transportation
The airport is well-connected by Warsaw's public transport system (ZTM).
TRAINS: The train station is located underneath Terminal A. SKM (Fast Urban Rail) lines S2 and S3 connect directly to the city center (e.g., Warszawa Śródmieście/Centralna) in about 25 minutes. Koleje Mazowieckie (KM) trains also serve this route.
BUSES: Bus stops are in front of the terminal. Key routes include 175 (to the city center and Old Town) and 188 (to Praga). The N32 is the night bus to the central railway station.
Tickets are valid for trains, buses, trams, and metro. They can be purchased from ZTM ticket machines in the terminal, at the train station, at the bus stop, or via mobile apps. The airport is in Zone 1.
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