Birmingham Warsaw flight
Warsaw flight information
Birmingham is situated in the West Midlands and is the UK’s second city. It has been named as the third most favoured place in the UK to place a business. It has an extensive canal system that was constructed in the 1820s. Birmingham plays host to the Birmingham Royal Ballet, and has some excellent theatre venues such as the famous Hippodrome. Fun days out for all the family include a trip to Cadbury World, or even a Tolkien Trail with a tour guide to discover the architectural influences for Tolkien’s book, Lord of the Rings.
There is a good selection of shops at Birmingham International Airport such as Tie Rack, Dixons and Boots as well as several cafes and bars to choose from including Burger King and Starbucks.
Bmibaby operate scheduled cheap flights from Birmingham International Airport to Warsaw Airport, flying on Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays. KLM also fly from Birmingham International Airport to Warsaw Airport.
Warsaw Airport
Warsaw Airport’s official name is Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport, after the famous Warsaw resident and composer. It handles over 9 million passengers a year. It currently has 2 terminals, Terminal 2 having opened in March 2008, with plans for a third terminal shortly. There are a selection of shops at Warsaw Airport as well as a coffee bar, restaurant, ice cream stand and pub. There is also a bank, Bureau de Change and ATM available.
Parking facilities in and around Warsaw Airport
There are 4 car parks at Warsaw Airport, two of which are short stay multi storey car parks, with one outdoor short stay and one outdoor long stay facility. These are all within walking distance of both terminals and pre-booking is recommended.
Airport distance from Warsaw town and other surrounding notable locations
Warsaw Airport is 7 miles south west of Warsaw.
Transport links to Warsaw Airport
There is a regular bus service between Warsaw Airport and Warsaw city centre with a journey time of approximately 20 minutes. A train station is situated beneath Terminal 2. Taxis are to be found outside the terminals and will charge around £20 for a trip to the city centre.
Conference and other business facilities at Warsaw Airport
There are 3 executive lounges at Warsaw Airport in Terminal 1. Use of these areas must be confirmed when booking flights. The Courtyard Hotel by Marriott Warsaw Airport has 12 business and meeting rooms with internet access and state of the art audio-visual equipment. The Novotel Hotel at Warsaw Airport has business facilities to accommodate 550 people. The Hotel Gromada Warsaw Airport has 14 fully equipped business rooms to accommodate 2,500 people. Facilities include overhead and slide projectors, flip chart, LCD screen, computer, internet, printer, photocopying machine and telephone.
Warsaw profile
Warsaw is Poland’s capital, fast becoming one of Europe’s business and cultural hubs, and is a city which no longer retains its Eastern Bloc image. Warsaw has some splendid monuments such as the beautifully reconstructed Royal Castle, home to some original exhibitions, and the National Museum with its extensive collections. The Lazienki Palace offers the visitor the chance to experience some fine architecture from the era of the Age of Reason. There is plenty to see and do in and around Warsaw. You can take a cruise on a White Fleet boat or float in a gondola in Lazienki Park’s pond. Visitors can hire a bike and travel safely around the city, or go on a river cruise. Alternatively it is easy to navigate the city by using its Metro, with trains every 3-5 minutes. A visit to the Old Town reveals a finely reconstructed medieval town dating back to the 13th century. There are also several squares well worth experiencing, as they represent baroque style architecture at its best.
Although Warsaw retains its old world charm it is a hub of modern retail outlets, and an excellent place to search for quality clothing bargains. Restaurants offer a cosmopolitan choice of menus ranging from up market to fast food options. These include Russian, French, Italian and Japanese restaurants. Traditional Polish food worth tasting includes porcini mushroom soup, dumplings, and zurek soup made from fermented rye flour. Milk bars are also a tradition in Warsaw where you can get rapid service when time is tight. For evening entertainment the National Theatre, which is housed in the Grand Theatre is the place for cultured performances. The Polish Opera is also based at the Grand. The Warsaw Philharmonic Hall puts on classical performances throughout the year. Warsaw has an exciting night life with a great selection of bars, pubs and clubs. Some of the UK’s best DJs can be found in Warsaw where you can party until dawn. Warsaw offers something for everyone with visitors enjoying everything from a cultural experience to a wild night of clubbing, which is why it is fast becoming a holiday destination and a favourite choice for a weekend break