Warsaw to Brest flights
Brest lies 185 km (115 mi) east of Warsaw, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 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.
| Warsaw | Brest | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | Belarus |
| Population | 1.7 million | 347,138 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 144 m (472 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) | UTC+3 (Europe/Minsk) |
| Nearest large airport | WAW, 8 km out | BQT, 12 km out |
Clocks in Brest are 1 h ahead of Warsaw right now, so a 59 min journey lands 1 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Brest
Crossing from Poland into Belarus: money changes from the Zloty to the Belarusian ruble (BYN); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +375; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Brest
Brest is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Brest International Airport (BQT), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,596 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brest International Airport | BQT | 12 km (7 mi) | 8,596 ft | 468 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Brest from Warsaw?
185 km (115 mi) in a straight line, east of Warsaw.
How long does it take to get from Warsaw to Brest by air?
About 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 Warsaw and Brest?
Brest is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Minsk against Europe/Warsaw).
Which airports are used for Warsaw to Brest flights?
Typically Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Brest International Airport (BQT).
What currency do I need in Brest?
The Belarusian ruble (BYN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.