Practical information

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Poland is within the Schengen area. For countries outside Schengen please visit the website:


To see more information on current travel requirements please visit also:

Warsaw’s municipal transport consists of trams, city buses, suburban buses and the underground (metro). For more information please visit:


 From the Airport to the hotels

The Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport is about 10 km from the city centre. The best transport to the city centre is by taxi (cost - approx. €10 - 15). For safety reasons we strongly advise you to use licensed taxi services offered at the Airport. Taxi tariffs should be clearly displayed on the car window. For more information please visit:


For more information about public transport from the airport please visit:

Currency: PLN (Polish Zloty)

Exchange rate:

  • 1 USD   = 3,8869 PLN (August 2021)
  • 1 EURO = 4,5679 PLN (August 2021)

The majority of credit cards are accepted.

Average temperature in October is 12°C. To check the current weather condition in Warsaw, please visit:

Local time: GMT + 1h
Electricity: 230 volts


USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

  • Police 997, from a mobile phone: 112
  • Ambulance 999
  • Fire Brigade 998
  • City Guard 986
  • Coronavirus information  800 190 590 ext. 6

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