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Poland · direct from 1 UK airport
Olsztyn and Masuria
Poland's land of a thousand lakes, popular for sailing, cycling and canoeing.
Święta Lipka: a church with a dancing organ
Photo: Alfista33 · CC BY-SA 3.0 pl
A baroque pilgrimage church whose organ has carved figures that move when it plays.
WhereAbout 39 miles from the airport (SZY)
Getting thereAbout an hour's drive north-east.
Direct flights to Olsztyn and Masuria from the UK
1 UK airport fly direct · hover or tap one
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stansted | Ryanair | All year | 871 mi |
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Olsztyn and Masuria by month
0°Jan
2°Feb
6°Mar
13°Apr
19°May
22°Jun
24°Jul
23°Aug
18°Sep
12°Oct
6°Nov
2°Dec
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0° | -4° | 14 |
| February | 2° | -4° | 11 |
| March | 6° | -2° | 11 |
| April | 13° | 3° | 10 |
| May | 19° | 7° | 12 |
| June | 22° | 11° | 12 |
| July | 24° | 13° | 15 |
| August | 23° | 13° | 12 |
| September | 18° | 9° | 9 |
| October | 12° | 5° | 13 |
| November | 6° | 1° | 10 |
| December | 2° | -3° | 13 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Olsztyn). Rainy days (at least 1mm) are ERA5 averages for 2016 to 2025.
Before you go
- On a British passport you can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 across the Schengen area.
- Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive, and expire at least 3 months after you plan to leave.
- The EU's Entry/Exit System is in use: on your first trip you'll be asked for fingerprints and a photo at the border. It's free, but allow extra time.
From the Foreign Office's Poland travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.