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Gdańsk Airport — key information

Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (IATA: GDN, ICAO: EPGD) sits in the Rębiechowo district, about 12 km from the centre of Gdańsk. It is the largest airport in northern Poland and the third busiest in the country by passenger traffic (after Warsaw and Kraków). It handles around 5–6 million passengers a year.

Address and contact

  • Address: ul. Słowackiego 200, 80-298 Gdańsk
  • Phone: +48 58 348 11 63
  • Website: airport.gdansk.pl
  • Terminal opening hours: 24 hours a day

The terminal — layout and zones

Gdańsk Airport has a single integrated passenger terminal that links Terminal A (Schengen) and Terminal B (non-Schengen/charter). After its renovation and expansion in 2012–2019, the terminal is modern, well signposted and comfortable.

Departures area

  • Level 2: check-in, security, baggage drop-off
  • Security entrance to the Schengen zone
  • Security entrance to the non-Schengen zone
  • Duty-free shops after security (in the restricted zone)
  • Restaurants and cafés (Lotos Coffee, McDonald's, sandwich bars)

Arrivals area

  • Level 0 (ground floor): baggage reclaim, exit for arriving passengers
  • Currency exchange offices and ATMs by the exit
  • Tourist information office
  • Taxi rank and private-transfer pickup zone
  • Car rental desks (Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, Sixt)

Parking at Gdańsk Airport

Car parkDistance from terminalPrice/dayBooking
Car park P1 (short-term)Right by the terminalapprox. 75–100 PLNNot required
Car park P2 (long-term)5 min walkapprox. 45–60 PLNCheaper online
Car park P3 (economy)Shuttle busapprox. 25–35 PLNCheaper online
Car park P4 (VIP)Right by the terminalapprox. 120–150 PLNRequired

Parking at Gdańsk Airport can be booked online with a discount of up to 30%. Booking ahead is strongly recommended in the summer season (July–August).

How to get from the airport to the centre of Gdańsk

Private transfer (ShuttleHero)

Your driver waits for you in the arrivals area with a name sign. Drive time to the centre: 20–30 minutes. Price from 130 PLN for the whole car (up to 4 people). Flight tracking — the driver knows about any delay before you even land. We run fixed-price transfers across the whole Tri-City — see the airport to Gdańsk Old Town, airport to Sopot and airport to Gdynia routes for exact pricing.

Taxi

The taxi rank is at the terminal exit (level 0). Use only licensed taxis (iTaxi, Super Taxi, Taxi Gdańsk). Price to the centre: 65–95 PLN. Avoid unsolicited offers in the hall.

City bus (line 210)

The stop is at the terminal exit (level 0, right-hand side). Buses run every 20–30 minutes during the day. Time to the centre (Gdańsk Główny station): approx. 45–55 minutes. Ticket: 4–5 PLN. No night services.

Car rental

All the major companies are available in the terminal: Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Enterprise, Sixt, Budget. The desks are on level 0, by baggage reclaim. Booking online is much cheaper than on site.

Shops and restaurants in the terminal

In the Gdańsk Airport terminal you'll find:

  • Duty-free shops (perfume, alcohol, cigarettes, electronics) — in the restricted zone
  • Empik — press, books, travel accessories
  • McDonald's — level 2 and in the restricted zone
  • Coffee and sandwich bars — several outlets in the public and airside areas
  • Pharmacy — level 2
  • Currency exchange — levels 0 and 2
Tip: Exchange rates at the airport bureaux de change are usually less favourable than in the city centre. If you need PLN, it's better to exchange at an exchange office in the Tri-City or use an ATM.

Check-in and security — how it works

Standard check-in rules at Gdańsk Airport:

  • Domestic and Schengen departures: arrive at least 90 minutes before the flight
  • Non-Schengen departures (e.g. UK, Ukraine): at least 2 hours before the flight
  • Online check-in (where available): closes at the latest 24h before the flight
  • Checked baggage: drop off at least 45 minutes before departure

Lounge — the business lounge

At Gdańsk Airport you'll find the Plaza Premium Lounge in the restricted zone (after security). Entry: approx. 150–200 PLN, or free with a Priority Pass, Amex Centurion or selected bank cards. Included: snacks, drinks, Wi-Fi, a shower and comfortable seating.

Airlines and connections from Gdańsk

Gdańsk has regular connections to over 50 destinations:

  • Domestic: Warsaw, Kraków, Katowice, Rzeszów
  • European hubs: London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris, Dublin, Oslo, Stockholm
  • Holiday routes: Alicante, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Fuerteventura, Rhodes, Heraklion, Hurghada and more
  • Main carriers: LOT, Ryanair, Wizz Air, EasyJet, Lufthansa, KLM
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