If you want to visit a city in Europe that offers thrills, class and experiences, then you're looking for Warsaw! No matter what you think you know about Warsaw, the city will surprise you. It is dynamic, constantly changing, and forward‑looking, but at the same time telling its own dramatic and proud history.
The easiest way to get to the capital of Poland is, of course, by plane. There are direct flights to Warsaw from most European destinations, as well as major US cities and other long-distance destinations like Dubai, where Emirates Airlines fly once a day or Qatar Airways with its 2 daily flights. The international Warsaw Chopin Airport is conveniently located around 10 kilometers from the city center.
If you decide to take a taxi to your hotel, it is advised to use the licensed taxi services offered at Chopin airport. A fare to the city centre should be around 30-40zł.
The airport is also served by five bus lines, two of which reach the city center directly – 175 and night bus N32. A railway connection with Chopin Airport is also available.
Warsaw is also well connected by rail to other European cities. There main train station Warszawa Centralna (Central Warsaw) is situated in the city center and well connected to public transportation network.
There are many countries whose citizens can visit Poland as tourists without visas. These include all European Union countries.
Visa free travel to Poland is available to citizens of many countries outside the European Union.
A list of countries whose citizens can travel to Poland for up to 90 days without a visa: https://udsc.gov.pl/en/cudzoziemcy/obywatele-panstw-trzecich/chce-przyjechac-do-polski/czy-potrzebuje-wizy/
Detailed information on rules covering entry and stay in Poland can be obtained from Polish embassies and consular offices.
KBS, together with the Local Organizers – the Institute of Psychiatry and Neurology (IPiN) and the National Centre for Prevention of Addictions (KCPU) for the health and safety of those attending the 47th Annual Symposium of the Kettil Bruun Society for Social and Epidemiological Research on Alcohol in Warsaw, Poland, 30 of May – 3 of June, 2022 informs that pursuant to the Regulation of the Council of Ministers of 25 March 2022 on establishing specific restrictions, orders, and prohibitions in relation to the state of epidemic, from 28 March 2022 onwards, all restrictions on travel to the Republic of Poland are lifted, which means there is no obligation to:
- present COVID certificates when crossing the border;
- test for SARS-CoV-2;
- undergo the so-called entry quarantine.
Local Organizers will continue to closely monitor news and guidance on the COVID-19 virus and inform the attendees about any changes in the regulations.
All Congress attendees will be required to follow any local regulations in effect at the time of the meeting if necessary.
More information about COVID restrictions when traveling to Poland here:
https://www.gov.pl/web/coronavirus/travel
