Private jet to Warsaw

The Polish capital is the largest business aviation market in Central and Eastern Europe. The stock exchange, the head offices of the big Polish banks and listed companies, the ministries and the embassies sit within about 10 km of the main airport, and most private flights here are working trips: a board meeting, a due diligence visit, a delegation to a ministry, out in the morning and home the same evening. Leisure traffic is smaller; in summer some clients continue from the city to the Baltic coast or the Masurian lakes by car or helicopter.

Almost every business jet lands at Warsaw Chopin, 8-10 km south-west of the centre, where private passengers use a separate General Aviation Terminal with border and customs checks inside. Chopin is slot-coordinated, and between 23:30 and 05:30 private flights in principle neither land nor take off. For a very late or very early movement the usual answer is Modlin, 38 km to the north. As a broker, we compare aircraft from operators across Europe and quote the aircraft, the airport and the price for the whole aircraft.

Tell us the route, the date and the number of passengers in the form, and a consultant will come back with aircraft, airport and price.

What a private flight changes on a Warsaw trip

Flight times to Chopin

Times for a Citation CJ3, taken from the price tables below, including taxi, climb and descent:

• Berlin: 1:12 h, Prague: 1:13 h, Budapest: 1:15 h, Vienna: 1:16 h
• Copenhagen: 1:25 h, 666 km
• Hamburg: 1:33 h, Munich: 1:35 h, Frankfurt: 1:45 h
• Zurich: 1:56 h, Amsterdam: 2:02 h, Milan Linate: 2:04 h, Brussels: 2:06 h
• Geneva: 2:15 h, Paris Le Bourget: 2:23 h, Nice: 2:26 h
• London Farnborough: 2:35 h, 1,495 km
• Larnaca: 3:31 h, Madrid: 3:39 h

The city lies far enough east that the faster cabin starts to count from western Europe: from London the Challenger 350 saves 13 minutes over the CJ3, from Madrid almost 20. From Krakow, Gdansk or Wroclaw a Pilatus PC-12 needs about an hour, and a jet saves only about 10 minutes. Non-stop from Dubai takes 5:08-5:25 h and from New York 8:06-8:22 h in the long-range types, while the Challenger 650 needs a fuel stop.

Private jet prices to Warsaw

Every price is for the whole aircraft, one way, plus handling, airport charges and passenger taxes, and assumes an aircraft available near the departure airport. The flight time column refers to the first aircraft in each row.

From the main European hubs

The neighbouring capitals are the cheapest international sectors: Berlin and Prague cost EUR 9,000 in the light jet column, Vienna and Budapest EUR 9,500. London and Paris sit at EUR 13,500 and EUR 13,000, and the Challenger 350 costs about 50-65 % more than the CJ3 on the same route.

Within Poland and from the Baltic states

On sectors of 240-570 km a turboprop is the sensible choice. The Pilatus PC-12 takes off from the same runways as the jets and costs clearly less, while the jet saves only minutes:

We do not offer charters to Łódź, Lublin, Radom or Olsztyn. Under about 200 km the drive to the airport and the formalities at both ends take longer than the flight, so a car or train is faster and cheaper.

From Scandinavia and southern Europe

Long-haul flights

The 3,690 m main runway takes every long-range jet and VIP airliner. On routes from the Gulf the operator plans the track around closed airspace and confirms the flight time in the quote:

The price follows flight time, plus a fixed share for bringing the aircraft and crew to the departure airport. Passenger taxes depend on the country of departure: about EUR 420 per passenger on a jet leaving France and about half that on a turboprop; EUR 100 per passenger from Milan or Rome, both under the Italian 1,500 km limit, and EUR 12 per passenger from Austria. Germany charges a departure tax, and the UK charges Air Passenger Duty: the higher rate applies to aircraft of 20 t or more with fewer than 19 seats, other jets pay the standard rate, and aircraft under 5.7 t such as the PC-12 are exempt. On the way home, airport and handling charges at Chopin are listed in the quote.

Business jet price per flight hour

Heavy Jets from EUR 8,300 / hour

Light Jets from EUR 3,200 / hour

Ultra Long Range Jets from EUR 12,000 / hour

Super Midsize Jets from EUR 6,300 / hour

Very Light Jets from EUR 2,500 / hour

Long Range Jets from EUR 9,800 / hour

Midsize Jets from EUR 4,500 / hour

Turboprops from EUR 2,000 / hour

Three typical trips with real costs

Cost per seat

The aircraft is chartered as a whole, so the cost per seat falls quickly with the size of the group. Passenger taxes are added per head:

Online estimate

For a figure on your own route, date and group size, the calculator sends an estimate to your e-mail.

Chopin, Modlin and Babice for business aviation

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW, EPWA), Lotnisko Chopina w Warszawie in Polish, lies in the Włochy district at an elevation of 110 m. Runway 15/33 is 3,690 m long, the longest open to private traffic in Poland, and runway 11/29 measures 2,800 m, so the size of the aircraft never limits a flight here. The airport is listed as open round the clock, but every movement needs a slot from the coordinator, and in summer and in event weeks the slot is the first thing we secure.

Private passengers use the General Aviation Terminal on the northern side of the airport, away from the scheduled terminal. Several handling companies serve private flights, among them Excel Handling with lounges in the terminal, Welcome Executive and LS Airport Services. Services and fees differ, so we agree the handler with the operator and confirm it in writing before payment.

The environmental night runs from 22:00 to 06:00 and is managed with noise quota, and in the core night from 23:30 to 05:30 private, ad hoc and positioning flights in principle do not land or take off. A delay of more than about two hours can cost the slot. A dinner in the city followed by a flight home therefore has a firm edge at about half past eleven; we confirm late movements in writing before booking.

Modlin, Babice and the alternates

Warsaw Modlin (WMI, EPMO) lies 35-40 km north-west of the city near Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki and is used mostly by low-cost airlines. Its 2,500 m runway takes every business jet, it has no night curfew, and its charges can be lower than at Chopin. The drive to the centre takes 45-60 minutes. Babice (EPBC), 12 km from Chopin inside the city, is a general aviation airfield with a 1,300 m runway for turboprops and light jets. Distances in the table are straight-line from Chopin:

Choosing the aircraft

On domestic routes and to the neighbouring capitals, turboprops and very light jets fly most of the trips. From western Europe the Citation XLS, Phenom 300 and Learjet types are the usual choice, and for larger delegations the Challenger 605, Legacy 600 or Falcon 2000. A Phenom 300 carries more baggage than a CJ3, about 2.4 m³ against 1.8 m³; presentation kit or winter coats for six people call for a midsize cabin.

Questions about the aircraft, the slot or the night rule? Leave your number and a consultant will call you back.

When to fly: the business calendar

Private traffic to the capital follows the working year, not the weather. These recurring periods change slots and availability:

In September and October, secure the slot and the aircraft at least a week ahead. In January and February a flight can often be arranged the same day.

From the airport into the city

Civil airspace over Ukraine is closed to flights. Trips to Kyiv or Lviv usually continue from Rzeszów or Lublin by car or train, and the capital is often the first stop of such a journey.

Empty Legs to and from Warsaw

An Empty Leg is a flight the operator has to make without passengers, for example after dropping clients at Chopin. Because so many Polish trips start and end in the capital, empty sectors appear here more often than anywhere else in the country. Typical directions:

The operator sets the date and time of an Empty Leg, so these flights suit a flexible plan rather than a fixed meeting. Write to empty-legs@jets.flights with the direction and a range of dates, and we send matching flights as they appear.

Flying with a dog or cat

On a private jet the dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you, not in the hold, and the operator must approve the animal in advance. Poland applies the EU rules:

• Microchip to ISO standard, implanted before the rabies vaccination.
• Rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travel for a first vaccination; the animal must be at least 12 weeks old when vaccinated.
• EU pet passport. Pets from Great Britain travel with an animal health certificate, valid for 10 days from issue for entry into the EU.
• Up to five dogs, cats or ferrets per person on a non-commercial trip.
• Poland requires no tapeworm treatment.

Tell us the species, breed and weight when you ask for a quote, so the operator can approve the animal before the contract is signed.

Passports, customs and taxes

Poland uses the złoty, not the euro. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, including taxis and restaurants.

Checklist before departure

• Valid passport or ID card for every passenger, children included.
• Passenger list with names, dates of birth and document numbers, sent the day before.
• The last acceptable return time, so we can plan around the 23:30 limit or move the flight to Modlin.
• Number of bags, plus presentation kit, samples or golf bags.
• Pet passport or health certificate, microchip and rabies record.
• Address of the office or hotel in the city, so the car is timed to the traffic.
• Company name and VAT number for the invoice.

Booking in five steps

1. Send the route, the meeting time in the city, the last possible time to fly home and the number of passengers.
2. We check the slot at Chopin and the night rule, and calculate Modlin as well when the hour does not fit.
3. You receive 2-4 aircraft options with operator, model, year of build, cabin photos and the price for the whole aircraft, including waiting time on a same-day return.
4. You sign the contract and pay; we confirm the slot, the handler, the car and catering.
5. On the day, arrive 20-30 minutes before take-off. At Chopin the car drops you at the General Aviation Terminal or, with a pass, at the aircraft.

Our team

Charlotte McKinney

Commercial Director

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Henry Richter

Head of Aviation Department and Data Protection Officer

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Emma Miller

Director of Development

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Liam Bishop

Senior Aviation Consultant

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Oliver Davis

Aviation Consultant

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Anna Laurent

Aviation Consultant

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Questions about private flights to Warsaw

• • How much does a private jet to Warsaw cost?

  • A turboprop from Krakow, Gdansk, Wroclaw or Poznan costs from EUR 7,000 one way, a light jet from Berlin or Prague from EUR 9,000, and from London EUR 13,500, for the whole aircraft. Handling and passenger taxes are added in the quote.

• • Which terminal do private flights use at Chopin?

  • The General Aviation Terminal on the northern side of the airport, separate from the scheduled terminal. Border and customs checks take place inside.

• • Can I take off from Warsaw late at night?

  • Not from Chopin between 23:30 and 05:30, when private flights in principle do not operate. Modlin, 38 km north of the city, has no night curfew and is our first suggestion for a late return.

• • How long is the flight from London?

  • About 2:35 h from Farnborough in a Citation CJ3 and 2:22 h in a Challenger 350. Clocks in Poland are one hour ahead of London.

• • When is Modlin a better choice than Chopin?

  • For movements at night or very early in the morning, and on days when Chopin has no slot at the hour you need. The drive into the city takes 45-60 minutes.

• • Can I fly from Warsaw to Krakow or Gdansk by private plane?

  • Yes, in about an hour with a Pilatus PC-12, from EUR 7,000. The flight must be operated by an EU operator because of cabotage rules.

• • Do I need a passport?

  • From Schengen airports there is no passport check, but the operator needs a valid passport or ID card for each passenger. From the UK, Ireland or Cyprus passports are checked in the General Aviation Terminal.

• • Can my dog fly with me to Poland?

  • Yes, in the cabin, with a microchip, a rabies vaccination at least 21 days old and an EU pet passport. Poland does not require tapeworm treatment.

• • Are there Empty Legs from Warsaw?

  • Yes, often to Germany, London, Prague and Vienna, and in summer towards the Mediterranean. Write to empty-legs@jets.flights with your direction and dates.

• • Can the aircraft wait for a same-day return?

  • Yes. Crew waiting time and parking at Chopin are included in the quote, and the return slot must be before 23:30.

• • How quickly can a flight be arranged?

  • Within Schengen, often 3-4 hours after confirmation, because many aircraft are based near the city. In September and October slots at Chopin can be scarce, so book about a week ahead.