Travelling from Rome to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Rome. Check out your options leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when searching for a flight from Rome to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW).
Book a direct flight from Rome to Frederic Chopin Airport and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 27 minutes.
Warsaw (where Frederic Chopin Airport is located) and Rome share the UTC+1 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) is the most popular route. There are 37 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Wizz Air at 20:55. Go for the first FCO to WAW departure with Wizz Air at 09:05 if you want to get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Rome to WAW.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can book a direct flight from Rome to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) out of Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
You can lock in a direct flight from Rome to Frederic Chopin Airport with LOT. This top carrier operates departures from FCO.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing flights from Rome to WAW leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Split Airport (SPU)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
The distance from central Rome to FCO is approximately 32 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the best route, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Want a convenient hotel near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rome to Frederic Chopin Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Planning to leave from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)? You can book a direct flight from Rome to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) from this popular hub.
Board your direct flight from Rome to WAW with Wizz Air. This is one of the main carriers that operates this route out of CIA.
On public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in about 1 hour and 39 minutes. The airport is roughly 18 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 42 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Rome to WAW? Kick back in a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
About Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Rome to Frederic Chopin Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near WAW:
Getting from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to central Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Warsaw. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour and 9 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
For a one-way ticket from Rome to Frederic Chopin Airport, $54 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just $102. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ based on availability.
To pick up flight tickets from Rome to WAW, book your trip 7 months ahead of your departure.
To snag the lowest price on your tickets from Rome to Frederic Chopin Airport, book your trip for April (it has the cheapest flights). Flexible on when you travel? Use the 'Whole month' search tool to zero in on the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
February is the quietest time to fly to Warsaw. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take off in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Rome to Frederic Chopin Airport.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Warsaw. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Rome to WAW during then and you can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 27ºC.
Travel in January if you want cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between -10ºC and 4ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Rome to Frederic Chopin Airport.
More about Warsaw
Start your Warsaw trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Rome to Frederic Chopin Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
One of the best ways to get to know Warsaw is to check out its top sights. Essential stops include The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Palace of Culture and Science and Copernicus Science Centre.
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