Ottawa to Warsaw (YOW–WAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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.
YOW–WAW had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 4,092 miles in 8h.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
YOW: EDT · WAW: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Warsaw.
Canadian passport holders enter Poland and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS travel authorization will be required once the EU system launches. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone. The 90-day count is shared across all Schengen member states.
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.
YOW–WAW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YOW to WAW
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
YOW to WAW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YOW to WAW is about 8 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,092 miles (6,585 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, Toronto Pearson and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.