Barcelona to Warsaw (BCN–WAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BCN–WAW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Wizz Air and LOT Polish Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,162 miles in approximately 2h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 103 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W6 Wizz Air | 14 | 32Q | 2h29-3h05 | – | – | – |
| LO LOT Polish Airlines | 7 | 7M8 | 3h | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Warsaw from Barcelona
| Metric | BCN→WAW | PMI→WAW | MAH→WAW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BCN | – | 126 mi | 150 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 8 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 29m | 3h 5m | 2h 55m |
Travel Essentials
BCN: CEST · WAW: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona, it's 6:00 PM in Warsaw.
Spanish passport holders enter Poland freely as EU and Schengen citizens. Flights from Spain arrive without passport control. A valid Spanish passport or national ID card is sufficient. No visa, registration, or advance paperwork is needed for any length of stay.
If you plan to stay longer than 3 months, register your residence at the local voivodeship office (urzad wojewodzki). The registration is free and confirms your EU right of residence. You will need proof of employment, self-employment, or sufficient funds, plus health insurance coverage. The certificate is issued on the spot in most cases.
Aerobus express coaches run every 5 minutes from Plaça de Catalunya to both T1 and T2 (35 min, €6.75 one-way / €11.60 return). Departures from 5:00am to 1:00am.
RENFE R2 Nord train connects Passeig de Gràcia and Sants station to the airport (20 min from Sants, €4.60). Taxis from the city centre are metered and typically cost €25–35. Ride-shares (Uber, Cabify) are available and cost similarly.
The SKM commuter train (PLN 4.40–7.00) from platform level in the terminal to Warszawa Centralna takes 25 minutes; easiest and most affordable. Trains run every 15–30 minutes from around 04:30 to midnight. Night bus N32 covers late arrivals.Taxi from the official rank: PLN 40–60 to city center. Uber and Bolt: PLN 30–50, pickup from the designated zone outside arrivals. Rental cars from several major brands are in the arrivals hall. Solidarity Airport (Chopin's formal name) is 10km south of the center via Aleje Jerozolimskie.
Humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. January averages −3–2°C. Snow and freezing rain are common from December through February and cause routine de-icing delays and occasional cancellations. Snowfall can be heavy. WAW has robust de-icing capability, but significant events still cause disruption.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with frequent thunderstorms in July. Spring and autumn offer the most operationally stable weather. Pack a proper winter coat from November through March. Wind chill on the tarmac is significant.
BCN–WAW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BCN to WAW
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) are connected by nonstop service from LOT Polish Airlines and Wizz Air. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BCN to WAW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BCN to WAW ranges from 2 hours 29 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,162 miles (1,870 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
103 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palma de Mallorca (PMI) and Mahón (Maó) (MAH).