Essen to Warsaw flights
Warsaw lies 964 km (599 mi) east of Essen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 59 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Essen | Warsaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Poland |
| Population | 593,085 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 113 m (371 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Nearest large airport | DUS, 25 km out | WAW, 8 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Warsaw
Crossing from Germany into Poland: money changes from the Euro to the Zloty (PLN); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +48; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
Airports at each end
Leaving Essen
Essen is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dortmund Airport (DTM, 42 km), Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN, 62 km), Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN, 66 km), Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO, 89 km).
Arriving in Warsaw
Warsaw is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 12,106-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI, 35 km), Warsaw Radom Airport (RDO, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw Chopin Airport | WAW | 8 km (5 mi) | 12,106 ft | 362 ft |
| Warsaw Modlin Airport | WMI | 35 km (22 mi) | 8,202 ft | 341 ft |
| Warsaw Radom Airport (regional) | RDO | 94 km (58 mi) | 8,202 ft | 610 ft |
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Staying in Warsaw
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Common questions
How far is Warsaw from Essen?
964 km (599 mi) in a straight line, east of Essen.
How long does it take to get from Essen to Warsaw by air?
About 1 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Essen and Warsaw?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Essen to Warsaw flights?
Typically Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW); Warsaw also has WMI, RDO.
What currency do I need in Warsaw?
The Zloty (PLN).
Where can I stay in Warsaw?
Our booking partner lists 3,226+ places to stay in Warsaw, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.