Cheap flights from Milan to Warsaw

The cheapest fares on this route usually fall in October, and the weeks either side of it, late September and early November, stay reasonable while both cities are still mild. Summer is the busiest stretch, and December fills up fast as Warsaw draws visitors for its Christmas markets. Midweek departures tend to be quieter and cheaper than Friday evenings or Sunday returns. For spring and autumn trips, booking a few weeks ahead is usually enough; around the holidays, book as early as you can, because the good seats go first.

The route is served by a mix of low-cost and full-service carriers. Ryanair, Wizz Air, Wizz Air Malta, Vueling, Easyjet, Transavia France and Norwegian are the low-cost options, where the fare covers your seat and a small cabin bag, with checked luggage, seat selection and priority boarding added separately. Scandinavian Airlines and Malta Airlines sit at the full-service end, with a more generous baggage allowance and usually a drink or snack included. Direct flights exist on this route, but not every carrier flies it nonstop, so check whether your itinerary is one leg or two before comparing what is included.

Warsaw has two airports, and they are not interchangeable. F. Chopin is the closer of the two to the centre, with bus and train links running through the day, so it is the easier arrival if you are heading straight to a hotel. Modlin sits well outside the city and is served mainly by coach services timed around flight arrivals, which adds a leg to your journey. Check your booking carefully before you leave, because low-cost tickets often land at Modlin while full-service and connecting itineraries use Chopin, and the two are far apart.

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 Milan airport you leave from, since Linate, Malpensa and Bergamo/Orio al Serio sit in different directions from the city.
• Confirm your Warsaw airport too, because F. Chopin and Modlin are far apart and the transfer takes time.
• Read what the low-cost fare includes before adding a checked bag, as extras can change which ticket is cheaper.
• On separate tickets, leave plenty of time between legs and be ready to rebook if the first flight is delayed.
• Make sure your passport or identity card is valid for entry to Poland and for the whole stay.
• Book early for the Christmas markets, Easter and the summer peak, when fares rise.