WAW - Warsaw Chopin Airport
Warsaw, Poland
IATA Code: WAW · Warsaw, Poland
The airport code WAW is the IATA identifier for Warsaw Chopin Airport. You may also find it referred to as Warsaw Airport (WAW).
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) serves Warsaw, Poland, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
WAW is the IATA airport code for Warsaw Chopin Airport, located in Warsaw, Poland. The airport is situated at coordinates 52.1657°N, 20.9671°E. The current jet fuel price in the Europe region is $5.51/gallon as of 2026-05-16.
Current Jet Fuel Price (Europe)
$5.51/gallon
⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%
Airport Information
- IATA Code
- WAW
- City
- Warsaw
- Country
- Poland
- Timezone
- Europe/Warsaw
- Latitude
- 52.1657°
- Longitude
- 20.9671°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from WAW
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMI - Warsaw | 38 km | $586 | $1/passenger |
| RDO - RADOM | 88 km | $1,358 | $3/passenger |
| LCJ - Lodz | 118 km | $1,821 | $4/passenger |
| SZY - Szczytno-Szymany | 146 km | $2,252 | $5/passenger |
| BXP - Biała Podlaska | 149 km | $2,299 | $5/passenger |
| LUZ - Lublin | 158 km | $2,438 | $5/passenger |
| BQT - Brest | 200 km | $3,086 | $6/passenger |
| BZG - Bydgoszcz | 227 km | $3,502 | $7/passenger |
| KTW - Katowice | 229 km | $3,533 | $7/passenger |
| RZE - Rzeszow | 240 km | $3,703 | $7/passenger |
| KRK - Krakow | 246 km | $3,795 | $8/passenger |
| GNA - Hrodna | 262 km | $4,042 | $8/passenger |
| POZ - Poznan | 283 km | $4,366 | $9/passenger |
| GDN - Gdansk | 297 km | $4,582 | $9/passenger |
| KGD - Kaliningrad | 304 km | $4,690 | $9/passenger |
| WRO - Wroclaw | 305 km | $4,706 | $9/passenger |
| QYD - Gdynia | 314 km | $4,844 | $10/passenger |
| LWO - Lvov | 335 km | $5,168 | $10/passenger |
| OSR - Ostrava | 340 km | $5,246 | $10/passenger |
| TAT - Poprad | 348 km | $5,369 | $11/passenger |
| IEG - Zielona Gora | 353 km | $5,446 | $11/passenger |
| UCK - Lutsk | 354 km | $5,462 | $11/passenger |
| OSP - Slupsk | 363 km | $5,600 | $11/passenger |
| ILZ - Žilina | 366 km | $5,647 | $11/passenger |
| KUN - Kaunas | 373 km | $5,755 | $12/passenger |
| KSC - Kosice | 390 km | $6,017 | $12/passenger |
| PRV - Prerov | 394 km | $6,079 | $12/passenger |
| KLJ - Klaipeda | 395 km | $6,094 | $12/passenger |
| VNO - Vilnius | 396 km | $6,109 | $12/passenger |
| RWN - Rivne | 399 km | $6,156 | $12/passenger |
| UDJ - Uzhgorod | 403 km | $6,217 | $12/passenger |
| SLD - Sliac | 413 km | $6,372 | $13/passenger |
| PLQ - Palanga | 423 km | $6,526 | $13/passenger |
| UHE - Kunovice | 428 km | $6,603 | $13/passenger |
| SZZ - Szczecin | 436 km | $6,727 | $13/passenger |
| PED - Pardubice | 436 km | $6,727 | $13/passenger |
| CBU - Cottbus | 441 km | $6,804 | $14/passenger |
| SQQ - Siauliai | 444 km | $6,850 | $14/passenger |
| BRQ - Brno | 450 km | $6,943 | $14/passenger |
| IFO - Ivano-Frankivsk | 450 km | $6,943 | $14/passenger |
| PZY - Piestany | 452 km | $6,973 | $14/passenger |
| PNV - Panevezys | 457 km | $7,051 | $14/passenger |
| HLJ - Barysiai | 466 km | $7,189 | $14/passenger |
| MHP - Minsk | 478 km | $7,375 | $15/passenger |
| LPX - Liepaja | 484 km | $7,467 | $15/passenger |
| HDF - Heringsdorf | 494 km | $7,621 | $15/passenger |
| VOD - Vodochody | 506 km | $7,807 | $16/passenger |
| SXF - Berlin | 507 km | $7,822 | $16/passenger |
| MSQ - Minsk 2 | 509 km | $7,853 | $16/passenger |
| DRS - Dresden | 510 km | $7,868 | $16/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your WAW Flights
Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.
Currently, the Europe region has jet fuel priced at $5.51/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.
Tips to Save on Flights from WAW
- Book during periods of lower fuel prices (typically Q1)
- Choose airlines with fuel-efficient aircraft (787, A350)
- Consider nearby alternative airports
- Book direct flights to avoid multiple fuel surcharges
Climate & Weather at Warsaw
Warsaw experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through WAW
As a European airport, WAW falls within the Europe fuel pricing zone. European airports typically offer excellent rail and public transit connections to city centers. If traveling within the Schengen Area, border checks are minimal for intra-Schengen flights. Travelers from outside the EU/Schengen zone should ensure visa requirements are met before departure.
Planning Your Trip via WAW
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Warsaw Chopin Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from WAW
- Fuel impact awareness: The Europe region currently prices jet fuel at $5.51/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to WAW are WMI, RDO, LCJ — consider these for potentially lower fares