Cheap flights from Glasgow to Warsaw

November is usually the cheapest month on this route, once the summer rush has passed and before the Christmas build-up begins. Autumn and late winter are the quietest stretches, while June, July and August are the busiest, so book well ahead if those are the only dates that work. Midweek departures tend to be quieter than Friday and Sunday flights. Keep an eye on school breaks on both sides, the Christmas and New Year period, Easter, and Polish public holidays in early May and mid-August, when seats go quickly. Booking a few months ahead usually gives you more choice than leaving it to the final weeks.

Several carriers fly between Glasgow and Warsaw, and they fall into two broad groups. Ryanair, Easyjet and Wizz Air Malta are the low-cost options, where the basic fare tends to cover less and extras are added as you book. British Airways, KLM Cityhopper, BA CityFlyer, Eurowings Discover, Air Baltic, Air France and Finnair are the full-service names, where more is usually bundled into the fare. Some fly the route directly, while others connect through a hub, which adds time but can open up different departure times. Check the fare conditions for each option before you choose, particularly if you plan to travel with hold luggage.

Warsaw has two airports, and which one you land at changes your onward trip. F. Chopin sits close to the city centre, with a short train or bus ride into the middle of town and taxis or ride-hailing at the terminal. Modlin is further out to the north and mainly handles low-cost arrivals, so allow more time and use the dedicated shuttle or bus link rather than assuming a quick cab. Check your booking carefully, because the airport named on your ticket decides where you actually land, and late-evening arrivals can mean fewer transport options. If you are heading to a specific district, look up the connection from your arrival airport before you travel.

Currency

PLZ (zł)

Power sockets

Type C, E · 230 V

Language

Polish

Emergency number

112, 986, 997

Driving side

right

Calling code

+48

Internet domain

.pl

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Warsaw

1.9 M (2024)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Europe/Warsaw)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which airport your ticket uses, since Warsaw arrivals can be at F. Chopin or Modlin.
• Confirm what your low-cost fare includes, especially cabin and hold baggage.
• If your trip is booked as separate tickets, leave a generous gap between flights.
• Make sure your passport and any entry documents meet the rules for Poland.
• Book early for travel in June, July and August, or around Christmas, Easter and Polish public holidays.
• Compare midweek departures with weekend ones if your dates are flexible.