Warsaw to Poznań flights
Poznań lies 278 km (173 mi) west of Warsaw, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 6 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 | Poznań | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | Poland |
| Population | 1.7 million | 536,151 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 69 m (226 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Nearest large airport | WAW, 8 km out | POZ, 7 km out |
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 Poznań
Poznań is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Poznań-Ławica Airport (POZ), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,215 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Zielona Góra-Babimost Airport (IEG, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poznań-Ławica Airport | POZ | 7 km (4 mi) | 8,215 ft | 308 ft |
| Zielona Góra-Babimost Airport (regional) | IEG | 83 km (52 mi) | 8,202 ft | 194 ft |
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Staying in Poznań
Our booking partner lists 703 places to stay in Poznań. Of the 433 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (327), and 2 are five-star. Across 325 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 265,649 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Poznań from Warsaw?
278 km (173 mi) in a straight line, west of Warsaw.
How long does it take to get from Warsaw to Poznań by air?
About 1 h 6 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 Poznań?
No, both are on Europe/Warsaw at the moment.
Which airports are used for Warsaw to Poznań flights?
Typically Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Poznań-Ławica Airport (POZ); Poznań also has IEG.
Where can I stay in Poznań?
Our booking partner lists 703 places to stay in Poznań, bookable on this site.
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 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.