Getting in and out of Warsaw by plane improved drastically in recent times. The capital's main air hub - Chopin Airport - got a modern overhaul, while budget carriers moved in at  Modlin Airport just north west of the city.

Chopin is decidedly easier to get to, with buses and trains that take you straight to the arrivals gate. For buses, head out of the arrivals gate and cross the pickup zone to the bus stop. There, grab the 175, which takes you right to the center of the city. For trains, go the train station (downstairs and to the south -- there's a big sign saying Stacja Kolejowa) grab the S2 or the RL. Uber is also a popular option, and there is a place to pick up your Uber right outside the arrivals gate. 

Modlin is a little more difficult, but there are buses with Flixbus or Contbus that take you right there (you just need to plan ahead and schedule the ride). Of course there's always the train, too. Take the Modlin Airport shuttle bus (it's right outside -- and Modlin is a small airport so it's easy to find) to the Modlin Train Station. From there, you can take the RL into the city. It will take about an hour, but so will a taxi. 

If you just don't want to deal with public transit, there are other great options. Of course, you can rent a car at Chopin. But, for a price, you can also take Warsaw Mr. Shuttle, or Talixo, or WawaBus. See our "Getting Around" section for still more options.