Warsaw Modlin Airport (MNI) is located about 40 km north-west of Warsaw. In this article, we will provide you information on how to get from Warsaw Modlin Airport to Warsaw City centre. This is not the main Warsaw Airport, and is much smaller than Chopin Airport. If you were seeking information on how to get from Warsaw Chopin Airport to the city centre, read this article.
If you are considering coming to Poland through other airports, read our articles on getting from the airport to the centre of Gdansk, Krakow, Wroclaw and Poznan.
Getting from Warsaw Modlin Airport to Warsaw city centre
Warsaw Modlin Airport is located about 6 kilometres from Modlin city centre and Modlin Train station (which actually is located closer to Nowy Dwor Mazowiecki than to Modlin). It is mainly used by low-cost airlines: Wizzair and Ryanair. Don’t expect a big modern terminal here, the airport looks rather like a temporary one. And although the city Modlin is usually skipped by those who land or depart from here, it is worth spending here some time.
There are three ways of getting from Modlin Airport to Warsaw.
By train
To get to Modlin train station, first you need to board the Koleje Mazowieckie bus – a shuttle bus between the Warsaw Modlin Airport and Modlin railway station. It leaves every 15-20 minutes from the terminal, and travel time is 10-15 minutes. From Modlin train station, there are frequent (every 15-20 minutes) trains to Warsaw. The last train departs at 0:28. Ticket for the shuttle bus costs 7,10 PLN, and for the train 17,90 PLN, but you may buy Airport Ticket – “Bilet lotniskowy” – at the fixed price of 22,40 PLN. This ticket allows you also to use public transport in Warsaw for 75 minutes on that day – you just need to validate it by handwriting the exact hour and minute of the desired start of 75 minutes period.
By bus
Contbus operates buses that leave the airport every 1,5-2 hours during the day. They will bring you close to the central train station in Warsaw (Warszawa Centralna). The ticket price costs 30 PLN, and you need to buy in advance on their website, at least two hours before the ride. Afterwards, you may buy it from the driver if there are seats available. The duration of the ride is 55 minutes if there is no traffic. Contbus also offers other bus routes, including Modlin Airport – Lublin route, which does not stop on the way.
Another company that offers transfer from Modlin Airport is Flixbus. They also have several buses during the day, and tickets must be bought online in advance. Tickets start at 7 EUR.
Another company – Zak Express offers routes to the north-east of Poland.
By Taxi
Going by taxi is very expensive if you compare it to trains and buses. Although it might cost about 100 PLN, if you arrange the taxi in advance, expect to pay 150-200 PLN when you want to pick up one at the airport. Modlin Airport recommends two taxi companies: Sawa Taxi and Modlin-Taxi. Whatever taxi you take, look at the price list that should be placed on the rear door. There is always a fixed starting fee, and then the cost of 1 kilometre. The route from Modlin Airport to the Warsaw Central train station should be about 45 kilometres long.
This will be a bit cheaper and more precise if you register with FreeNow – an official taxi that works similar to Uber and Bolt. If you download the FreeNow App and register with discount code 8h76hr0jk you will receive a voucher for 20 PLN (about 5 EUR).
Alternatively, you may use Uber or Bolt – their price depends on the actual demand, but they will probably drive you from Modlin airport to Warsaw city centre cheaper than a regular taxi.
Staying at the Modlin Airport
If you land late in the evening and decide to stay in Modlin instead of going to Warsaw, you only have a few options. Modlin Airport is very small, and to be honest – there’s nothing to do there except for checking in. There are a few shops and cafés, and that’s all. Unfortunately, there is also nothing within reasonable walking distance. The nearest market is about 2 km from the airport, and so are the nearest hotels: Royal Hotel Modlin and Modlin Palace. You may look for other accommodation options here.
Transfer between Warsaw Modlin Airport and Warsaw Chopin Airport
If you need to transfer between Warsaw Modlin Airport and Warsaw Chopin Airport, the best option is to go by train. First, you need to get to Modlin train station. Koleje Mazowieckie bus is the best option here. Then board the train to Warsaw Chopin Airport. It leaves more or less every hour, and the ticket for the whole transfer starts from 22,40 PLN (Bilet Lotniskowy). The whole transfer should take you more or less 90 minutes.