Cheap flights from San Sebastian to Warsaw

February comes out as the cheapest month for this route, and the winter weeks around it usually stay reasonable too. Autumn and early winter, from September through November, sit in the middle: demand is lower than in summer, but Warsaw turns cold and grey early. May is the other month worth watching, with milder weather in both cities before the summer rush. Midweek departures tend to cost less than Friday and Sunday flights, when people fly out for the weekend. Avoid the days around Christmas and New Year, and check Polish public holidays in spring, when seats fill up. For May, book further ahead than you would for the quieter winter weeks.

The airlines that show up on this route are Volotea and Vueling Airlines, both low-cost carriers, plus Iberia, BA CityFlyer and Qatar Airways, which are full-service. There are no direct flights, so every option involves at least one connection and the airline you book may only cover part of the journey. Low-cost tickets usually come with a small cabin bag and little else, while full-service fares vary by booking class, so read what is included before you pay. Expect the connection to be in Spain or in London, depending on the carrier. Qatar Airways is the long way round and mainly makes sense if you are continuing beyond Europe.

Warsaw has two airports, and they are not close to each other. F. Chopin sits inside the city, a short ride from the centre, with a train and bus link plus taxis. Modlin lies well outside town to the north and mostly handles low-cost traffic; buses and a rail link run into the city, but the journey takes noticeably longer, so factor that in if you land late. Check which airport your ticket names before you arrange ground transport, and if you are connecting between the two, allow plenty of time. Late arrivals limit your options, so know how you are getting in before you land.

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 ticket uses, because F. Chopin and Modlin are far apart and not interchangeable.
• Confirm what baggage is included on each leg, since low-cost fares on a connecting route often charge per flight.
• If your connection is on separate tickets, leave a generous buffer in case the first flight is delayed.
• Make sure your passport or ID is valid for entry to Poland and check the current entry rules before you fly.
• Book early for May and the summer months, and look at February if you want the lowest fares.
• Compare the total journey time, not just the fare, since every option here includes at least one stop.