Fryderyka Chopina International Airport (WAW)

Fryderyka Chopina International Airport (WAW) Warsaw-Okecie is Poland's main airport and is located 10km (6 miles) south of the city centre. It is one of the most modern and well-equipped airports in Central and Eastern Europe. The airport services flights to both national and international destinations. The smaller and lesser equipped Etiuda Terminal tends to service the low-cost airlines and some domestic traffic.

To/From the Airport: Cars are available for hire from the airport´s car rental desk. Many hotels also provide their own shuttles for your convenience.

Features: The airport includes a transit hotel, tourist information centre, post office, bank/bureaux de change (kantors), duty-free shops, ATMs, bars, restaurants and car hire from Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz.

Contact(s): (022) 650 4220

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