Loading map...
ZRH → WAW
Which side of the plane to sit from Zürich Airport (Zurich) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (Warsaw)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of historic European cities like Nuremberg and Prague, along with the dramatic Karkonosze mountain range on the Czech-Polish border.
Search flights from ZRH to WAW
Black Forest
Dense, evergreen canopy of the Schwarzwald visible shortly after crossing the German border.
Nuremberg
Clear views of the historic Bavarian city and its medieval architecture during the cruise phase.
Prague Skyline
The 'City of a Hundred Spires' is often visible to the north as the plane transits the Czech Republic.
Karkonosze Mountains
Stunning ridges and glacial cirques of the Giant Mountains marking the border between Czechia and Poland.
Łódź
The expansive industrial and residential sprawl of central Poland visible during the initial descent.
Book an 'A' window seat. On morning flights, this side faces north/northeast, keeping the sun behind or above the aircraft to reduce glare. In winter, the snow-covered Sudetes mountains are a major highlight mid-flight.
Get eSIMs for Switzerland
Get eSIMs for PolandSwiss Alps
Distant but impressive views of the Appenzell Alps and Glarus peaks during the initial climb from Zurich.
Lake Constance
A massive freshwater expanse where the borders of Switzerland, Germany, and Austria meet.
Bavarian Foothills
Rolling green hills and traditional German villages scattered across the southern German landscape.
Bohemian Forest
A vast, continuous forest ecosystem along the German-Czech border known as the 'Green Roof of Europe'.
Vistula River
The winding path of Poland's longest river as it snakes toward the Warsaw metropolitan area.
Choose an 'F' window seat. This side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the 'Golden Hour' lighting over the Bavarian landscape. Watch for the sharp blue of Lake Constance about 15 minutes after takeoff.
Book Hotels in WarsawDistance: 1,031 km (641 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: ZRH (47.464699, 8.54917)
Arrival: WAW (52.1656990051, 20.9671001434)
Route Type: International
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.