Cheap flights from Helsinki to Warsaw

October is the cheapest month to fly this route, and the price calendar on this page shows how the rest of the year compares. Fares tend to climb around Christmas and New Year, when both countries travel home, and again in late June around Midsummer in Finland. Spring and early autumn are quieter and often better value. Midweek departures are usually cheaper than Friday and Sunday, which fill up with weekend and business travellers. If your dates are flexible, compare a few weeks either side of your target and book a couple of months ahead for the busy periods; outside them, waiting can pay off.

Several carriers fly between the two capitals. Ryanair, Norwegian and Air Baltic work on the low-cost model, where the fare covers the seat and little else, and extras such as checked baggage and seat choice are added at booking. Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Air France are full-service, so the fare structure and what comes with it differ from the low-cost carriers. Nordic Regional Airlines and Cityjet mostly operate regional legs, often for larger carriers, and Norwegian International covers the group's international flying. Some departures are direct, some connect through a hub, so check whether your trip is on one ticket or two.

Warsaw has two airports. F. Chopin sits close to the city, a short ride from the centre, and is served by trains, buses and taxis. Modlin lies well to the north of the city and handles mostly low-cost traffic; getting to the centre takes noticeably longer, usually by a dedicated shuttle bus or coach that connects with arrivals, or by taxi. Check which airport your ticket actually uses before you book, because the two are not interchangeable and a late arrival can leave you with fewer transport options. At both, use official taxi ranks or a ride-hailing app rather than offers from drivers inside the terminal.

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+01 (Europe/Warsaw)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Confirm which Warsaw airport your flight uses, since F. Chopin and Modlin are far apart and not interchangeable.
• If you book a low-cost carrier, add checked baggage and seat selection when you book, as it costs more later.
• Check whether a connecting itinerary is on one ticket or two, so you know what happens if a leg is delayed.
• Carry a valid passport or an ID card accepted for travel to Poland, and check the entry rules for your nationality.
• Compare your dates across the year, since October is the cheapest month and fares rise around the holidays.
• On the Helsinki side, all flights leave from Vantaa, so allow time for the trip to the airport.