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GDN Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport

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Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) serves Gdańsk, about 12 km west of Gdańsk. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAGDN
ICAOEPGD
ServesGdańsk
From centre12 km
Non-stop47
Airlines9
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw
Elevation149 m

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The airport in numbers

Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport — facts & history

We pulled Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 7.4M passengers in 2025.

Passengers / year
7.4M
as of 2025
Elevation
149 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1993–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport to Gdańsk

The airport is about 12 km west of Gdańsk, about 26 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Warsaw (Chopin): SKM/KM trains to the centre. Kraków: a train from the terminal to the main station (~20 min). Gdańsk, Wrocław: train/bus.

Taxi & apps: Uber, Bolt and FreeNow are legal and very cheap — better than a rank taxi. Estimated fare to the centre: zł38–zł60.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~18 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~26 minzł38–zł60
Private transfer~26 minfixed upfront
Car rental~26 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~zł38–zł60 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Gdansk ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport

Non-stop flights to about 47 destinations, operated by 9 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Wizz Air · Ryanair · Eurolot · LOT Polish Airlines · Lufthansa · Scandinavian Airlines System · Norwegian Air Shuttle · Air Berlin · Air Canada

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Gdansk shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport to the centre of Gdańsk?
Warsaw (Chopin): SKM/KM trains to the centre. Kraków: a train from the terminal to the main station (~20 min). Gdańsk, Wrocław: train/bus. The airport is about 12 km west of Gdańsk, about 26 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport to Gdańsk?
Roughly zł38–zł60 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport?
Uber, Bolt and FreeNow are legal and very cheap — better than a rank taxi.
What's the cheapest way from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport to Gdańsk?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Warsaw (Chopin): SKM/KM trains to the centre. Kraków: a train from the terminal to the main station (~20 min). Gdańsk, Wrocław: train/bus.
Can I get from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Warsaw (Chopin): SKM/KM trains to the centre. Kraków: a train from the terminal to the main station (~20 min). Gdańsk, Wrocław: train/bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport?
About 47 destinations, including Oslo, Frankfurt, Munich, Copenhagen. 9 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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