Flights London → Warsaw
LHR → WAW
How long is the flight from London to Warsaw?
The flight from London (LHR) to Warsaw (WAW) takes about 2h 15m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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 10.9/100 (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) | 87% | 20 min | 1.2% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating LHR-WAW
Frequently asked questions about LHR-WAW
The flight from London (LHR) to Warsaw (WAW) takes about 2h 15m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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.
