Zurich to Warsaw (ZRH–WAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ZRH–WAW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. LOT Polish Airlines and Swiss lead the route. The flight covers 641 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO LOT Polish Airlines Also: AI, SQ | 32 | 223, 295, 7M8 | 1h55-2h | – | Star Alliance | AI, SQ |
| LX Swiss Also: AC, AZ | 32 | 223, 295, 320, 7M8 | 1h47-2h | – | Star Alliance | AC, AZ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Warsaw from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→WAW | STR→WAW | MXP→WAW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 91 mi | 127 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 88 | 3 | 38 |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 1h 40m | 1h 45m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · WAW: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 6:00 PM in Warsaw.
Switzerland and Poland are both Schengen members. Swiss citizens have full freedom of movement and can enter Poland with a valid passport or national ID card. No visa or time limit applies.
For stays over 3 months, register your residence at the local voivodeship office. No work permit is required under EU/EFTA free movement rules.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
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.
ZRH–WAW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to WAW
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) are connected by nonstop service from LOT Polish Airlines and Swiss. With 88 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ZRH to WAW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to WAW is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 641 miles (1,031 km). There are approximately 88 weekly flights outbound and 85 return, totaling 173 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kraków John Paul II, Berlin Brandenburg and Václav Havel. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Stuttgart (STR) and Ferno (VA) (MXP).