Cheap flights from Shannon to Warsaw

Fares on this route are usually at their lowest in November, once the summer crowds have gone and before the Christmas market season begins. September and October still hold on to mild weather and suit weekend trips; December and January are cold, with markets in early December and a quiet stretch after the New Year. March brings the first signs of spring and another dip in demand. Midweek departures and Saturday flights often cost less than Friday or Sunday ones, and school breaks tend to push prices up on both sides of the route. Book a few weeks ahead for winter travel, and earlier for the Christmas period.

There are direct flights between the two cities, and the airlines on the route fall into two groups. Ryanair is the low-cost option, where the fare covers the basics and anything else is added when you book. Aer Lingus sits between the low-cost and full-service models, so check exactly what your fare includes. Eurowings Discover, Lufthansa and United Airlines sell connecting itineraries instead, usually one ticket covering both legs with a change of plane in between; that takes longer but keeps you covered if a delay makes you miss the next flight. If the price gap is small, a fare with a bag included can work out cheaper than a low-cost ticket plus extras.

Warsaw has two airports. F. Chopin lies close to the city centre, while Modlin sits further out to the north, so the transfer takes longer. From Chopin, taxis, ride-hailing apps, buses and trains all get you into town quickly. Modlin is usually reached by shuttle bus or by train with a change, so add time at either end of the day. Check which airport your booking names before you arrange a transfer, particularly on late arrivals, and remember that the two are not close to each other, so a mix-up costs you real time.

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 Warsaw airport your flight lands at, since the city has two and they are far apart.
• Look at what your fare includes for baggage, particularly on low-cost tickets where a checked bag is an extra.
• If your trip is split across separate tickets, leave a generous gap in case the first flight is delayed.
• Make sure your passport or identity card is valid for travel to Poland and for the whole of your stay.
• Book early if you are travelling around Christmas or the school breaks, when seats go quickly.
• Compare the total cost of a low-cost fare with bags against a full-service fare that includes them.