Cheap flights from Warsaw to Valencia

September is the cheapest month to fly this route, and fares stay low through October and November before the December holidays push them up. February and May also come in cheaper, while the summer months are the priciest. Midweek departures, Tuesday and Wednesday in particular, tend to undercut weekend flights. In Warsaw, watch Polish school breaks and the Christmas period, when seats fill fast, and remember that Venezuelan holidays can tighten demand on the other end. For the September window, book a few months ahead.

There are no low-cost carriers on this route; every airline flying it is a full-service network carrier. LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss and Air France sell connections through their hubs, KLM routes you via Amsterdam, TAP Portugal via Lisbon, and Turkish Airlines via Istanbul. EuroAtlantic Airways also shows up on some itineraries. Because these are network airlines, a checked bag and meals are usually part of the fare, but the lightest fare families often leave the bag out, so compare what each ticket includes before you pick.

Your flight lands at Valencia airport, the city's only airport on this route, so there is no terminal guesswork once you are there. Ground transport into the centre runs on taxis and pre-booked transfers; use the official rank rather than an unmarked car, and agree the fare before you set off. Because you arrive on a connecting itinerary, your bags are normally checked through from Warsaw, but confirm that at the check-in desk. Keep your passport and accommodation address within reach for immigration and the ride into town.

Currency

VES (Bs.S)

Power sockets

Type A, B · 120 V

Language

Venezuelan Sign Language, Spanish

Emergency number

171, 911

Driving side

right

Calling code

+58

Internet domain

.ve

Population of Valencia

1.5 M (2011)

Time zone

UTC-04 (America/Caracas)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Decide which Warsaw airport you leave from, F. Chopin or Modlin, because the two sit far apart and the transfer between them is slow.
• Check whether your fare includes a checked bag, since the lightest tickets on these network carriers often leave it out.
• Confirm your connection is on one ticket, otherwise you collect your bags and check in again at the transit airport.
• Check Venezuela's entry rules well ahead and make sure your passport has enough validity left.
• Book early if September is your target, since that is the cheapest month on this route.
• Compare total journey time, not just the fare, because routings through Istanbul or Lisbon can add hours.