Travelling from Toronto to Warsaw: what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Toronto to Warsaw. Check out your options for flying out of Toronto from Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
Step off your plane in Warsaw at Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI).
The average length of a direct flight from Toronto to Warsaw is 8 hours 31 minutes. Warsaw's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Warsaw 5 hours ahead of Toronto.
The busiest route for flights from Toronto to Warsaw is from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW). You can select from 14 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to head off first thing, the earliest flight from YYZ to WAW is the 19:20 LOT - Polish Airlines option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 23:45 with LOT - Polish Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Toronto to Warsaw. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You don't need a visa for Poland if you have a passport from Canada and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before booking your cheap flights from Toronto to Warsaw, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest rules.
Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
If you're after a direct flight from Toronto to Warsaw, you can catch one from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Fly from YYZ to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) in one continuous trip.
When departing from YYZ, you can catch a direct flight from Toronto to Warsaw with LOT - Polish Airlines.
The journey from central Toronto to YYZ takes about 49 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Toronto to Warsaw? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Pearson International Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
On public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in about 39 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book an additional night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your flight from Toronto to Warsaw:
Arriving in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to central Warsaw is roughly 8 kilometres. It takes around 21 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 9 minutes.
Book a hotel close to WAW if you're catching a late flight from Toronto to Warsaw. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) is about 40 kilometres from central Warsaw. Once you've disembarked your flight from Toronto to Warsaw, expect a drive time of approximately 50 minutes to reach the heart of the city.
The trip will take roughly 1 hour and 1 minute on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near WMI. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Toronto to Warsaw:
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Warsaw
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Warsaw is 221 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 477 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To snag cheap tickets from Toronto to Warsaw, book your journey 10 months ahead of the departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Toronto to Warsaw is June. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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Best time to go to Warsaw
July is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Warsaw. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Warsaw in February.
Book your flight from Toronto to Warsaw for July if you'd like to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Warsaw to range from 13ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Warsaw in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC and 4ºC on average.
More about Warsaw
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Warsaw, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Warsaw:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Palace of Culture and Science and Copernicus Science Centre are top sights which should be on any well-planned Warsaw itinerary.
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