Flights London → Warsaw
LHR → WAW
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Warsaw, operating with a mix of aircraft including the Airbus A320, Boeing 737-400, and Embraer 195. The destination airport in Warsaw, which opened in 1934, serves over 21 million passengers annually.
The London (LHR) → Warsaw (WAW) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Warsaw the average ATFM delay is 1.3 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Warsaw: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Warsaw (WAW) heads east for about 1,469 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 15m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Warsaw it is 1.3 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating LHR-WAW
Frequently asked questions about LHR-WAW
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 4 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines.
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The London-Warsaw route is about 1,469 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
