Cheap flights from Montevideo to Warsaw

November comes out as the cheapest month on this route, and the shoulder weeks around it, in late October and early December, usually sit close behind. Fares climb for the southern-hemisphere summer holidays in Montevideo and again for the European summer break, when Warsaw fills up and long-haul seats sell out early. If your dates are flexible, flying midweek tends to cost less than leaving on a Friday or Sunday. Book well ahead for December, January and February, and around Christmas, New Year and Easter, when both ends of the route are busy.

Iberia, Air Europa, Lufthansa, Swiss, LATAM Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas and Copa Airlines are full-service carriers, so a checked bag, meals and seat selection are normally part of the fare, though the lightest fare families may leave some of that out. GOL Linhas Aereas S.A., Latam Airlines Brasil and PARANAIR work on a low-cost model, where the ticket covers a seat and a cabin bag and everything else is added at checkout. No airline flies this route non-stop, so every option includes at least one connection, and the carrier operating the long-haul leg is often not the one flying the shorter hop.

Warsaw has two airports, and which one you land at changes your plans. F. Chopin sits inside the city, a short ride from the centre by train, bus or taxi, and most long-haul arrivals connect into it. Modlin lies well outside town to the north and mainly handles low-cost traffic, so getting in takes a dedicated shuttle or bus and noticeably more time. Check which airport your ticket uses before you arrange ground transport, and if you land late at night, sort out your transfer in advance, since the last trains and buses run earlier than you might expect.

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 ticket uses, as F. Chopin and Modlin are far apart.
• Check the baggage allowance on each leg, since low-cost carriers often charge for a checked bag.
• Book the whole trip on one ticket, or leave a generous buffer if the legs are separate bookings.
• Check the entry rules for Poland and any transit visa needed for your connection.
• Compare dates on the price calendar, as November is the cheapest month and December to February costs more.
• Plan for a long journey with at least one connection and a layover you can comfortably manage.