# First time at Warsaw Chopin Airport: tips for first-timers

> If you’re landing at Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) for the first time, here is what to know so you don’t get lost.

If you’re landing at Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) for the first time, here is what to know so you don’t get lost.

## Get online at the airport

Install a MerrSIM eSIM for Poland (from €1.99, 10 GB €9.99) before departure and you’re online the moment you land at Warsaw Chopin Airport — no WiFi hunt, no roaming.

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## Does your phone support eSIM?

Before you buy, check two things. First, the phone must be eSIM-compatible: iPhone XR/XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and many recent Motorola, Huawei and Oppo models. Second, it must be carrier-unlocked. You can verify by dialling *#06# — if an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. This saves you any surprises when you arrive in Poland.

## How much data you really need

For normal use — maps, messaging, social media and the odd video — budget about 300–700 MB a day. A light traveller is fine with 3–5 GB for a week, while anyone doing video calls, streaming or laptop hotspot will want 10–20 GB. In Poland, download offline maps and use hotel WiFi for big downloads; that way a 10 GB plan comfortably lasts two weeks. If you run out, you buy a new plan in the app with no waiting.

## Coverage and 5G speed in Poland

The eSIM connects to the main local operators, so you get the same coverage as a local, including 4G/LTE and 5G where available. In the cities and tourist areas of Poland the signal is strong and stable; in very remote villages or mountains it can weaken, as with any operator. Hotspot is included, so you can share the connection with your laptop or a travel companion at no extra cost.

## Common mistakes to avoid

Three mistakes often spoil the start of a trip. First: buying the eSIM at the last minute at the airport, when you have no WiFi to install it — do it at home. Second: forgetting to switch on data roaming for the eSIM line, which makes it look like it is not working. Third: leaving mobile data on your home SIM, which racks up roaming charges. Check these three and your connection in Poland will be trouble-free.

## eSIM versus roaming

Roaming with your home carrier can be expensive outside bundles — sometimes several euros per gigabyte, with bills that land after the trip. A local eSIM turns that into a fixed price you know up front: you pay in advance, you know exactly how many GB you have, and there are no hidden fees. For a trip to Poland, that means peace of mind and often a real saving compared with leaving roaming switched on unchecked.

## FAQ

### How do I get online as soon as I arrive in Poland?
Activate a MerrSIM eSIM for Poland (from €1.99, 10 GB €9.99) by QR before departure; you connect automatically at the airport.


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Author: Etnik Beqiri  
Published: 2026-05-28  
Source: https://merrsim.com/en/blog/hera-e-pare-waw-en