As of 2026, Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is located within Zone 1 of the city's public transport system. This is a significant convenience for travelers, as it means you do not need to purchase a more expensive "suburban" or Zone 2 ticket to get to the city center. A standard 75-minute Zone 1 ticket, which costs roughly 4.40 PLN (about $1.10 USD), is all you need to ride the SKM (City Railway) lines S2 or S3, or the local buses like the 175, from the airport to the heart of Warsaw. This ticket is valid for all forms of public transport, including trams and the metro, once you reach the city. If you are staying for a weekend, the "Weekend Ticket" (valid from Friday evening to Monday morning) also covers the airport. Travelers should be careful not to confuse the SKM city trains with the "Koleje Mazowieckie" (green) regional trains; while the latter also go to the airport and generally accept ZTM city tickets, specific rules can vary, so the red-and-white SKM trains are the safest and most integrated choice for Zone 1 travel.