Cheap flights from Munich to Warsaw

April is the cheapest month on this route: the winter rush is over, the Easter travel wave has passed, and fares settle before summer. Spring and early autumn are the sweet spots for both cities, with mild weather in Munich and Warsaw and long daylight. Summer and the run-up to Christmas are the busiest, and prices climb with them. Midweek departures on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday tend to be quieter than Friday evenings and Sunday returns. Watch Polish public holidays in May and around the start of November, and the German holiday weekends that send Munich travellers to the airport in droves. Book a few weeks ahead for spring and autumn, and further out for summer.

Several carriers share this route, and they are not alike. Lufthansa, LOT Polish Airlines, KLM and KLM Cityhopper, Air France and Scandinavian Airlines are full-service, so a checked bag and a drink on board are normally part of the fare. Easyjet, Norwegian, Eurowings and Sky Express work on the low-cost model: the ticket covers your seat and a small cabin bag, and everything else is an add-on. Direct flights exist on the route, but not every airline flies it nonstop, so read the itinerary before you choose. A connection through Amsterdam, Paris or Copenhagen can be cheaper, though it costs you time and a change of aircraft.

Warsaw has two airports, and they are not interchangeable. F. Chopin sits close to the city, with buses and a rail link into the centre, so you can be in town shortly after landing. Modlin is well outside the city to the north and is usually reached by a dedicated shuttle bus or coach, which adds a chunk of time to the journey. Check which airport your ticket names before you book ground transport, and check it again on the return, because low-cost carriers often use Modlin while full-service airlines use Chopin. Taxis and ride-hailing apps serve both, but agree the fare or confirm the app price before you get in.

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

• Check which Warsaw airport your flight uses, because F. Chopin is the closer one and Modlin is well outside the city.
• On a low-cost ticket, confirm what the fare includes for cabin and checked baggage before you pay.
• If your connection is on separate tickets, leave a generous gap and be ready to collect and re-check your bag.
• Carry a valid passport or identity card for Poland and check the current entry rules before you fly.
• Compare April against the school holiday weeks, when fares on this route climb.
• Munich has one airport, so departure is simple, but allow extra time at security in peak season.