Cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Warsaw

June is the cheapest month to fly this route, and the price calendar covers most of the year, from September through July. In Rio, high season runs through the southern summer, with Carnival and New Year pushing fares up, while the July school holidays do the same on the Polish side. Weekday departures, especially Tuesday and Wednesday, tend to cost less than weekend ones. Book well ahead for June, and further out if you are travelling over Christmas or the Polish summer break.

No airline flies Rio De Janeiro to Warsaw nonstop, so every option here is a connecting itinerary, usually with one change in Europe or on the way through a hub. TAP Portugal, Iberia, Air France, ITA Airways, Finnair, Air Canada, Air China and Air Europa are full-service carriers: fares normally include a checked bag on the long-haul leg and meals, and connections are held if a delay happens on the same ticket. GOL Linhas Aereas and Azul Conecta are the Brazilian carriers in the mix, with a lighter fare structure where checked baggage and seat choice often cost extra. Check whether both legs sit on one ticket before you book.

Warsaw has two airports, and they are not interchangeable. F. Chopin sits close to the city, with a quick train or bus ride into the centre and taxis on hand at the terminal. Modlin is well outside town and mostly handles low-cost traffic; getting in means a dedicated shuttle bus or a train connection, and the transfer adds real time to your arrival. Check which airport your ticket names before you book ground transport, and if you land late at night, sort your ride in advance rather than relying on whatever is waiting outside.

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

• Confirm whether your flight leaves from Rio De Janeiro International or Santos Dumon, since they are separate airports with separate check-in.
• Check the baggage allowance on the Brazilian low-cost legs, where a checked bag is usually an add-on.
• Make sure both flights sit on one ticket if you want cover when a connection is missed.
• Check whether your ticket lands at F. Chopin or Modlin, and plan the transfer into Warsaw accordingly.
• Check entry rules for Poland and the Schengen area before you fly, and confirm your passport validity.
• Book early if you are travelling in June, the cheapest month, or over the Christmas and New Year period.