--- title: "Aerospace and defence office space in Warsaw" description: "Where aerospace and defence occupiers cluster in Warsaw, what they pay, and what the typical fit-out looks like." canonical: https://classa.info/cities/warsaw/industries/aerospace-defence pageType: city-industry lastUpdated: 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z license: "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info)." --- > Aerospace and defence occupiers in Warsaw typically cluster in Centrum (CBD), plan ~210 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($490–720/sqft), and pay around 1080 PLN/sqft ($25 USD) on Class A. ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: Centrum (CBD). - Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($490–720/sqft). - Plan ~210 sqft per seat for headcount sizing. - Class A rent context: 1080 PLN/sqft ($25 USD). - Typical lease: 5 years with 6 months rent-free. - Talent depth in Warsaw: 80/100. # Aerospace and defence office space in Warsaw **Aerospace and defence occupiers in Warsaw typically cluster in Centrum (CBD), plan ~210 sqft per seat at high-end [fit-out](/topics/fit-out-capex)">fit-out ($490–720/sqft), and pay around 1080 PLN/sqft ($25 USD) on [Class A](/glossary/class-a).** ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: Centrum (CBD). - Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($490–720/sqft). - Plan ~210 sqft per seat for headcount sizing. - Class A rent context: 1080 PLN/sqft ($25 USD). - Typical lease: 5 years with 6 months rent-free. - Talent depth in Warsaw: 80/100. ## Where they cluster Aerospace and defence occupiers in Warsaw typically anchor in Centrum (CBD). Banking, professional services, telecom, government. ## What they pay Class A rent in Warsaw runs 1080 PLN/sqft ($25 USD) on a 5-year lease with 6 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index. ## Spec and fit-out Typical aerospace and defence fit-out targets high-end specification at $490–720/sqft. Branded reception, full client-facing programming, premium furniture, and specialist AV are standard. ## Headcount sizing Plan around 210 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount aero/defence office in Warsaw typically targets 21,000 sqft of leasable area. ## Talent angle Programme leadership and contracting teams concentrate near government anchors; cleared-personnel logistics drive submarket selection. Deepest tech, banking, and business services talent in Central Europe. Strong feed from University of Warsaw, Warsaw University of Technology, and Warsaw School of Economics. Polish-English bilingual professional base. ## Tax and lease context Headline corporate tax: 19%. Net leases (tenant pays opex, taxes, insurance separately). 5-7 year terms standard. Free rent of 4-9 months and TI of PLN 250-400/sqm typical. ## Key facts | city | Warsaw| | industry | Aerospace and defence| | naics | 3364, 5415| | preferredSubmarket | Centrum (CBD)| | preferredFitoutSpec | High-end| | fitoutBand | $490–720/sqft| | sqftPerSeat | 210| | classARentLocal | 1080 PLN/sqft/yr| | classARentUsd | $25/sqft/yr| | vacancyPct | 11.4%| | typicalLeaseYears | 5| | typicalRentFreeMonths | 6| | talentIndex | 80| | corporateTaxPct | 19%| ## Frequently asked questions ****Where do aerospace and defence occupiers lease office space in Warsaw?**** : Most cluster in Centrum (CBD). Rent runs ~1080 PLN/sqft ($25 USD) for trophy and prime stock. ****What fit-out spec do aerospace and defence occupiers run in Warsaw?**** : Typically high-end at $490–720/sqft. ****How much office space per seat should a aerospace and defence occupier plan in Warsaw?**** : Plan ~210 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 21,000 sqft. ****What NAICS codes describe the aerospace and defence vertical?**** : Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 3364, 5415. ****What is the talent index in Warsaw?**** : 80/100. Use the city profile for full detail. ## Related - [**Aerospace and defence — global overview**](/industries/aerospace-defence) - [**Warsaw — full city profile**](/cities/warsaw) - [**Financial services in Warsaw**](/cities/warsaw/industries/financial-services) - [**Asset management in Warsaw**](/cities/warsaw/industries/asset-management) - [**Investment banking in Warsaw**](/cities/warsaw/industries/investment-banking) - [**Legal services in Warsaw**](/cities/warsaw/industries/legal-services) ## Editorial provenance Reviewed by [**Samuel Okafor**](/about/authors/samuel-okafor) — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our [methodology](/about/methodology) and [editorial standards](/about/editorial-standards). ### Primary sources for this page - [CBRE Marketview reports](https://www.cbre.com/insights) — CBRE - [JLL Office Insight](https://www.jll.com/en/trends-and-insights) — JLL - [Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat](https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/insights) — Cushman & Wakefield - [Savills World Research](https://www.savills.com/research_articles/) — Savills - [Colliers Global Office Outlook](https://www.colliers.com/en/research) — Colliers [Full sources index](/about/sources) · [Submit a correction](/about/corrections) ## Related topics - [**Class A Lease Negotiation**](/topics/class-a-lease-negotiation) — How to negotiate a Class A office lease — the playbook from LOI to signed deal. - [**Hybrid Workplace Strategy**](/topics/hybrid-workplace-strategy) — How to size, structure, and lease a Class A office for a hybrid workforce. - [**ESG / LEED for Tenants**](/topics/esg-leed-tenants) — How tenants evaluate, negotiate, and report on ESG performance in a Class A office lease. - [**Cross-border Expansion**](/topics/cross-border-expansion) — How to run a coordinated Class A office search across multiple geographies. - [**Fit-out Capex**](/topics/fit-out-capex) — How to budget, sequence, and govern Class A office fit-out capex. - [**Lease vs Flex**](/topics/lease-vs-flex) — When premium flex (coworking, [managed office](/glossary/managed-office)) beats a conventional Class A lease — and vice versa. --- Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/warsaw/industries/aerospace-defence), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.