Leeds, West Yorkshire to Warsaw (LBA–WAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LBA–WAW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Wizz Air lead the route. The flight covers 944 miles in approximately 2h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 3 | 7M8 | 2h30 | – | – | – |
| W6 Wizz Air | 3 | 32Q | 2h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Warsaw from Leeds, West Yorkshire
| Metric | LBA→WAW | MAN→WAW | LPL→WAW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LBA | – | 44 mi | 61 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h 28m | 2h 30m | 2h 35m |
Travel Essentials
LBA: BST · WAW: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Leeds, West Yorkshire, it's 7:00 PM in Warsaw.
British passport holders enter Poland (Schengen Area) visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit at Schengen borders since Brexit.
No supporting documents are mandatory, though border officers can request proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds (roughly PLN 300 per day, about EUR 70, is the official guideline though rarely enforced for UK nationals). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026.
Direct flights from London to Warsaw Chopin (WAW) run about 2 hours 30 minutes on LOT Polish Airlines and British Airways. Krakow (KRK), Gdansk (GDN), and Wroclaw (WRO) all have direct UK flights on Ryanair and Wizz Air from multiple airports. Poland uses the Polish zloty (PLN), trading at roughly 4.1 PLN per $1. Card payments are accepted nearly everywhere, including small shops and market stalls. No vaccination requirements. Uber and Bolt both operate in major Polish cities and are cheaper than taxis. Jakdojade is the local public transport app covering all major cities.
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.
LBA–WAW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LBA to WAW
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Wizz Air. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LBA to WAW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LBA to WAW is about 2 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 944 miles (1,519 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Poznań-Ławica, Amsterdam and Kraków John Paul II. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN), Liverpool (LPL) and Luton, Luton (LTN).