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Verdict

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) scores higher overall at 7.4/10 versus Birmingham Airport (BHX) at 7.2/10.

Score comparison

Metric Warsaw Chopin Airport Birmingham Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.4 7.2
On-Time Performance 7.2 7.0
Passenger Experience 7.3 7.1
Facilities & Comfort 7.7 7.5
Lounge Score 7.2 7.0
City Warsaw Birmingham
Country Poland United Kingdom
Terminals 2 terminals (T1 Schengen, T2 non-Schengen) 1 terminal (single building)
Annual passengers 19M+ 12M+

Operational comparison

Transport links, lounge access, connection times, and UK261 eligibility — verify locally before travel.

Policy WAW — Warsaw BHX — Birmingham
Rail / public transport
To city centre
Lounge day pass
Min. connection time
Primary hub carriers

Detailed profiles

Warsaw, Poland · WAW · #1 in this comparison

Warsaw Chopin Airport

2 terminals (T1 Schengen, T2 non-Schengen) · 19M+ passengers/year

7.4 / 10

How good is Warsaw Chopin Airport?

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) scores 7.4/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.2), passenger experience (7.3), and facilities (7.7). Lounge quality rates 7.2/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Warsaw WAW scores 7.4/10 — Poland's hub. LOT Star Alliance gateway. Wizz Air and Ryanair from UK LCC bases. See /guides/warsaw-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.4 Very Good
On-time 7.2 Departure reliability
Experience 7.3 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.7 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.2 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
7.2
Passenger Experience
7.3
Facilities & Comfort
7.7
Lounge score 7.2/10

Highlights

  • Primary UK–Poland gateway — Wizz Air, Ryanair, LOT from Luton, Stansted, and regional UK
  • LOT Polish Airlines hub — Star Alliance connections across Eastern Europe
  • Train S2/S3 to Warsaw Central ~20 min
  • EU261 on EU departures; UK261 on UK-return legs

Overview

Poland's primary hub — LOT Star Alliance gateway with dense Wizz Air and Ryanair UK schedules for Eastern Europe VFR and city breaks.

UK Eastern Europe routing

Wizz Air and Ryanair dominate UK–WAW low-cost. LOT offers full-service and Star Alliance connections to Kraków, Gdańsk, and Baltic states.

Compare WAW against Kraków (KRK) — Warsaw for connections; Kraków for southern Poland direct.

Birmingham, United Kingdom · BHX · #2 in this comparison

Birmingham Airport

1 terminal (single building) · 12M+ passengers/year

7.2 / 10

How good is Birmingham Airport?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) scores 7.2/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.0), passenger experience (7.1), and facilities (7.5). Lounge quality rates 7.0/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Birmingham BHX scores 7.2/10 on FlightLogic — Midlands gateway with on-site rail to Birmingham New Street (~10 min). Emirates daily to Dubai. UK261 covers all departures. See /guides/birmingham-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.2 Very Good
On-time 7.0 Departure reliability
Experience 7.1 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.5 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.0 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
7.0
Passenger Experience
7.1
Facilities & Comfort
7.5
Lounge score 7.0/10

Highlights

  • Birmingham International station — 10–15 min train to Birmingham New Street; CrossCountry and West Midlands Railway
  • Emirates daily B777 to Dubai — Midlands' primary long-haul link for Gulf connections
  • Jet2, TUI, and easyJet leisure base; Clubrooms lounge for premium passengers
  • UK261 applies — useful for Jet2 and TUI package holiday delays

Overview

Midlands gateway with single-terminal design, Birmingham International rail station on-site, and Emirates daily Dubai service.

Midlands connectivity

Birmingham serves the West Midlands and surrounding counties with a single-terminal design and direct rail link via Birmingham International station — Air-Rail Link people mover connects terminal to platforms in ~2 minutes.

Emirates operates daily Dubai service — the primary long-haul option for Midlands travellers avoiding Manchester or Heathrow positioning.

FAQ

Which is better, Warsaw Chopin Airport or Birmingham Airport?

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) scores higher overall at 7.4/10 versus Birmingham Airport (BHX) at 7.2/10.

Which has better lounges, WAW or BHX?

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) scores higher for lounges at 7.2/10, versus Birmingham Airport at 7.0/10.

Which airport is more on-time, WAW or BHX?

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) has stronger on-time performance at 7.2/10 versus Birmingham Airport (BHX) at 7.0/10.