Modlin Warsaw Airport, located approximately 40 km north of the capital, is Poland's primary low-cost airline hub.
It provides an economical alternative to Chopin Airport for reaching Warsaw.
How to get to Modlin Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to WMI
Parking near Modlin Airport
The parking is multi-level and is located next to the terminal.
Rates are generally more affordable than at Chopin.
How to get to Warsaw from WMI
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Car rental at Modlin Airport
Some car rental companies operate with a dedicated desk in the arrivals area.
Those arriving from the European Union do not need an IDP: just a driver's license, passport and credit card are sufficient.
Hotels near Modlin Airport
Central Warsaw
ModlinBus running round the clock with timetables coordinated to flights, 45 minutes to Plac Defilad in front of the Palace of Culture (from 9 zloty online, almost 50 trips a day); from there a tram or taxi to the hotel.
Best for: Most travellers: a hotel in the centre, reachable by ModlinBus in about 45 minutes to Plac Defilad.
- Frequent and affordable connection, almost 50 trips a day in both directions
- Much wider choice of hotels and restaurants than in the airport area itself
- 45 minutes by bus can stretch longer in case of traffic on Marszałkowska
- After the last usable ModlinBus departure only a taxi remains, a route of over 30 km
Recommended hotels
- Hilton Warsaw City Hotel In the Wola district, about 15 minutes on foot from the ModlinBus terminus at Plac Defilad; indoor pool, spa and several event rooms. View availability
- ibis Styles Warszawa Centrum More modest rates than the big-name hotels in the centre, suited to those travelling with low-cost airlines; about twenty minutes on foot or a short tram ride from the ModlinBus terminus. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, of modest size, is Poland's main low-cost hub, with traffic in strong growth.
It is better to be at the airport 2.5 hours early for flights.
Map of Modlin Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Modlin close to central Warsaw?
No, it is about 40 km north of the capital: the Koleje Mazowieckie train (about 40 minutes) is generally the most convenient and economical option compared to a taxi.
Q. Is Modlin a low-cost hub?
Yes, it is Poland's main low-cost hub, with connections to numerous European destinations.
Q. Is it worth buying a Polish SIM at Modlin for a stay in Warsaw?
Yes, as it is often the first entry point for low-cost flights: shops near the terminal sell prepaid Play, Orange or T-Mobile SIM cards, useful if you're staying in Poland for more than a few days.
Q. What happens if my flight arrives late in the evening?
Always check the schedule of the last evening train: if the rail connection has finished, a taxi remains the only option, at a higher cost for this route.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
