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KTW Katowice International Airport

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Katowice International Airport (KTW) serves Kraków, about 75 km northwest of Kraków. 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.

IATAKTW
ICAOEPKT
ServesKraków
From centre76 km
Non-stop27
Airlines6
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw
Elevation303 m

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The airport in numbers

Katowice International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Katowice International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 5.3M passengers in 2023.

Passengers / year
5.3M
as of 2023
Elevation
303 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1993–2023

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Katowice International Airport to Kraków

The airport is about 75 km northwest of Kraków, about 80 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: zł201–zł320.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~56 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~80 minzł201–zł320
Private transfer~80 minfixed upfront
Car rental~80 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From KTW to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Zakopane145 km152 minzł377–zł598
Łódź145 km153 minzł377–zł598
Wrocław160 km168 minzł415–zł659
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Katowice International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~zł201–zł320 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 Katowice ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Katowice International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 27 destinations, operated by 6 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Wizz Air · Ryanair · LOT Polish Airlines · Germanwings · Lufthansa · Wizz Air Ukraine

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Katowice International 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 Katowice International Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Katowice International Airport to the centre of Kraków?
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 75 km northwest of Kraków, about 80 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Katowice International Airport to Kraków?
Roughly zł201–zł320 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Katowice International Airport?
Uber, Bolt and FreeNow are legal and very cheap — better than a rank taxi.
What's the cheapest way from Katowice International Airport to Kraków?
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 Katowice International 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 Katowice International Airport?
About 27 destinations, including Frankfurt, Stavanger, Eindhoven, Alicante. 6 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 Katowice International 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 Katowice International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Katowice International 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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