Warsaw Chopin Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Warsaw Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

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WAW Airport Overview

Warsaw Chopin Airport (Code: WAW) consists of two terminals: the South Hall has areas A and B; the new North Hall is home to C, D, and E areas. Some travellers had issues at the security checks, though they seem to have improved over the last 1-2 years. There are few 24-hour eateries and WiFi is available to help pass the time. Economy-class travellers can buy a pass to relax in three airport lounges, two of which have showers.

Warsaw Chopin Airport Guide — (Photo submitted by a Guest Traveller / October 2019)

Sleeping in Warsaw Chopin Airport

Warsaw Chopin Airport is open 24 hours, and travellers report being able to sleep both landside and airside, although late arrivals who cannot yet pass security will need to remain landside. The airport has a limited number of surprisingly comfortable options, including soft couches, padded and armrest-free seating and some carpeted areas, but the better spots can fill quickly. The terminal tends to quiet down late at night, though bright lighting and increasing activity in the early morning can make sleeping more difficult. For detailed sleeping locations, conditions, photos and traveller tips, see our Guide to Sleeping in Warsaw Chopin Airport or read the latest traveller reviews.

For uninterrupted sleep, there is a hotel opposite the airport and several nearby hotels. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations.

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Airport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Airport Hotels

Quick Facts

Nearest Hotel: At the Airport
Sleep Cabins or Pods: No
Day Rooms: Yes
Nearby Hotels with Free Shuttles: Yes

If sleeping on the floor or in a chair isn’t appealing, there are a few better sleep options at or near Warsaw Chopin Airport. A reader reports that sleep pods are available airside in the non-Schengen area, which can be convenient for longer layovers. There is no true transit hotel airside, so travellers wanting a full hotel room must exit through immigration and security. Several hotels are located directly opposite the terminal or within a short drive. Some nearby properties offer free airport shuttle service, which can be helpful for overnight stays or early departures.

Hotels opposite the terminal

Renaissance Warsaw Airport Hotel
(0.1 mi) Upscale hotel.

Courtyard by Marriott Warsaw Airport
(0.1 mi) Upscale hotel.

Nearby Hotels

Hampton by Hilton Warsaw Airport
(0.6 mi) Mid-range hotel.

Airport Hotel Okecie
(0.6 mi) Mid-range hotel.

Looking for more options? Browse the complete list of hotels near Warsaw Airport on Kayak.

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program.

Etiuda Executive Lounge – Location: Terminal A, Airside, non-Schengen area, near Gates 7 and 8. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
Executive Lounge Fantazja – Location: Terminal A, Airside, Schengen Area, near Gates 36/37. Showers and a napping area are available. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door.
Executive Lounge Preludium – Location: Terminal A, Airside, Schengen Area, near Gates 33/35. Showers are available. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.

Food & Drinks

If you’re hungry late at night or need a coffee to stay awake, some food and drink outlets operate 24 hours, though availability can change.

Several food and drink outlets at Warsaw Chopin Airport are open 24 hours.

Landside

Costa Coffee – Arrivals, public hall
Illy – Departures, public hall, Zone B
1 Minute – Arrivals, public hall, Exit 2

Airside – Schengen

Bricco Café – Central Zone
Business Shark
Chiefs – Central Zone
Costa Coffee Fresco
McDonald’s – Central Zone
Discover Poland – snacks and drinks

Food options in the non-Schengen area have more limited overnight hours. ( read more )

Drinking Water
A reader tells us that water fountains are available on the airside. (April 2024)

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Coin-operated luggage lockers of various sizes are available for short-term storage (up to 72 hours).
Rate: 12 – 16 PLN per 24 hours
Payment: 1, 2, or 5 PLN coins only
Location: Terminal A, Landside, Arrivals Level, along the sideway behind the public bus stop

Mobile Charging

Mobile charging points are available throughout the terminal, primarily near seating areas and gates. Availability may be limited during busy periods.

Showers

Travellers looking to freshen up before a flight can access shower facilities inside select airport lounges. Showers are available in the Preludium and Fantazja lounges, which are accessible with an eligible lounge membership or by paying for entry. Towels and basic amenities are typically provided within the lounges. See the Airport Lounges section above for access details and current conditions.

A reader also tells us, “There’s a shower airside which is not in the lounge, everyone can use, just bring your own towel.” (June 2026)

WiFi/Internet

Unlimited free WiFi is available throughout the airport. Connect to the “Chopin-Airport” network for access. No registration is required. Sessions last two hours, but you can reconnect immediately if needed.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available throughout the terminal. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limits before travelling internationally. ATMs can be found both landside and airside, in Arrivals and Departures areas.
Banking Services – Two banks operate landside, offering full banking services including currency exchange.
Chapels – A non-denominational Christian chapel is available, with a separate interfaith area open to travellers of all religions. Sunday services are held in the morning. The chapel is generally open daily from early morning until late evening.
Children’s Play Areas – Three small indoor play areas are available for children aged three and under. These areas feature soft flooring, simple play structures, and child-safe toys, with nearby screens showing cartoons. Play areas are located airside in both Schengen and non-Schengen zones.
Currency Exchange – Several currency exchange providers operate throughout the airport, both landside and airside. Availability and hours vary by provider, with some exchange counters opening early in the morning.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available and generally operates in line with flight schedules. In addition, a selection of convenience stores, newsstands, food shops, and souvenir stores are open 24 hours, which can be useful for late-night arrivals or early departures. [ read more ] Family Services – Baby Care rooms equipped with changing tables, sinks, and feeding chairs are available throughout Terminal A. Strollers are provided free of charge for use airside and can be identified by the “Fryderyka the Elephant” symbol. Families may also use priority lanes at security where available.
Fast Track Service – Fast Track security is available as a paid service for travellers who want to reduce waiting time at security screening. Passes can be purchased on their own or bundled with lounge access. Availability may vary during peak periods.
Luggage Wrapping – Luggage wrapping services are available near the check-in area, offering basic protective wrapping with optional upgrades such as insurance coverage.
Observation Deck – An observation deck allows visitors to watch aircraft movements from a covered outdoor terrace. The area includes seating, flight-tracking displays, free WiFi, and a small café and gift shop. Entry is free, and the deck is typically open daily from morning to evening.

Airlines

Warsaw Chopin airport is served by the following airlines: Aegean Airlines • Aer Lingus • Aeroflot • Air Baltic • Air Cairo • Air Canada • Air China • Air France • Air Malta • Almasria • Austrian Airlines • Belavia • Blue Panorama • British Airways • Brussels Airlines • Bulgarian Air • Corendon Airlines • CSA Czech Airlines • EasyJet • El Al Israel Airlines • Ellinair • Emirates • Enterair • Finnair • KLM • LOT • Lufthansa • Norwegian • Nouvelair • Qatar Airways • Ryanair • SAS • Smartwings • SunExpress • Swiss • TAP Portugal • Turkish Airlines • TUI • Ukraine International Airlines.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus

Chopin Airport’s bus terminal is on the Arrivals Level in front of the South Pier. The following bus routes serve the airport: Bus 175 (airport – city center – Central Railway Station) • Bus 188 (airport – Metro Politechnika station (city center) – Praga Południe (Wiatraczna) • Bus 148 (airport – Ursynów-Praga); Bus 331 (airport – Metro Wilanowska) • Bus N32 night bus (airport – Central Railway Station).

Bus tickets are sold at the Passenger Information Point (Arrivals Hall), automated vending machines at bus stops, and ticket machines on some buses. For fares, timetables and route information, visit the ZTM Warszawa website.

Car Rentals

The following car rental agencies are on-site in the public Arrivals Area or on the Mezzanine Level: Avis, Budget, CarFree, Enterprise/National/Alamo, Europcar, Express, Hertz, Panek, Sixt and more.

Hotel Shuttles

See Airport Hotels above.

Taxi

For safety reasons, use only the licensed services of one of these three companies for rides from the airport: Ele Taxi, iTaxi and MPT Taxi. Fares are displayed in taxi windows. At the time of this update, the fare for a one-way journey between the airport and the city center is 40 PLN.

Train

The Chopin Airport train station is located underground at Terminal 2. SKM line S2 runs between the airport and Sulejówek Miłosna, with several stops along the way. SKM line S3 runs between the airport and Warszawa Centrum (Central Railway Station). For timetables, route information and fares, visit the ZTM Warszawa website.

Koleje Mazowieckie airport trains connect Chopin to Modlin Station via Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, Legionowo, Warszawa Wschodnia, Warszawa Centralna (Warsaw Central Station) and Warszawa Zachodnia. For timetables, route information and fares, visit the Koleje Mazowieckie website.

Last updated: 2026-01-28

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.