Warsaw-Modlin Mazovia Airport Guide

WMI Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Warsaw Modlin Airport.

What to Expect

The area’s secondary airport, Warsaw Modlin Airport (code: WMI), handles low-cost carriers from a small, recently built terminal. Travellers report overcrowding and a lack of facilities like seating and bathrooms. Facilities include three eateries, both landside and airside, and a few basic shops, though none are open 24 hours. Free WiFi helps pass the time. Economy class passengers can pay to enter an airport lounge.

Sleeping in Modlin Airport

As a low-cost hub, campers are common. They generally report a safe, quiet overnight stay. Two comfortable massage chairs are at the far right end of the check-in area. Armrest-free bench seating is plentiful throughout this single terminal, but you’ll be lucky if you can grab a seat, thanks to crowds of travellers coming and going. Stretch out on the floor in private nooks, but bring an extra layer, sleep mat, or sleeping bag for much-needed cushion.

For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service for a fee. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations.

Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips.

To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s website for current information.  For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Modlin Airport Guide.

Airport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

While the airport has no designated Rest Zones, there are armrest-free benches in the departures area.  A reader tells us, “There are 3 groupings of benches, all without arm rests on the ground floor in the Landside area of the plane, there are also 6-7 benches without arm rests along the wall on the 1st floor at Landside. No sleeping areas were available in departures purely due to how busy it was.” (December 2022)

Warsaw Modlin Airport Hotels

Quick Facts

Nearest Hotel:  Within a 15-minute drive
Sleep Cabins or Pods: Yes
Day Rooms: No
Nearby Hotels with Shuttles: Yes ($)

When the prospect of sleeping on the floor or in a chair is giving you nightmares, there is good news for those of you who are looking to sleep at Warsaw Modlin Airport in comfort.   If you are on a layover, you must pass through immigration/security as there is no transit hotel or accommodation on the airside.  Inside the terminal on the public side of the terminal, you will find some sleep pods that can be rented hourly or overnight.  Off-site, several nearby hotels within a 15-minute drive can provide airport transportation for an additional fee.

• Zzzleepandgo Sleep Pods – There are six soundproof sleep pods that come equipped with a bed, Wi-Fi, a flight status screen and electrical outlets. Location: Landside, Departures, between the car rental office and the fly bar. Rates:  9 € per hour.

For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Warsaw Modlin Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.

Airport Lounges

There are no pay-per-use lounges located at the airport.

Drinking Water

Information is unavailable. Does Modlin Airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.

Food & Drinks

Food concessions throughout the airport operate on varying schedules. At the time of this update, there are no 24-hour dining options. Landside offers two restaurants and one coffee shop, while Airside has two coffee shops and one restaurant. Vending machines serving hot/cold drinks and a variety of snacks are also available in the airport, both Landside and Airside.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Unavailable, but we are told they are planning something for the future. Click here to update this guide.

Mobile Charging

A reader tells us, “There are plug sockets behind every other bench upstairs in Landside, as well as 2 sockets available on the eastern side of the ground floor in Landside, one hanging off the metal structure above the seats, the other is behind the elevator. There is another socket to the right of the door to Zzzleepandgo”.  (December 2022)

Showers

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WiFi/Internet

Free WiFi is available throughout the airport. To access it, you must download the official Hello Modlin airport magazine (PDF file).

Security & Safety

Airport staff seem to tolerate overnight sleepers, but you may have to sleep landside if your flight isn’t until the early morning.

At the time of this update, we have no reports from travellers commenting on safety issues at Warsaw-Modlin Mazovia Airport.

However, sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

• Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
• Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
• Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
• Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

Pro-tip: If you sleep in the public zone, don’t be surprised if you receive an early morning wake-up call. Security is known to make the rounds, waking people up as travellers arrive for morning flights.

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