Lech Wałęsa Airport serves Gdańsk, a historic Baltic port city, birthplace of the Solidarity movement and home to the famous reconstructed Hanseatic city.
Located approximately 12 km from the city center, it provides access to the Old Town, nearby Sopot, and the Baltic Sea beaches.
How to get to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to GDN
Parking near Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport
Next to the terminal is a multi-level parking structure.
Rates are in line with those of a Baltic hub.
How to get to Gdańsk from GDN
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Gdansk Airport (GDN): Private Transfer to Gdansk City Center
Gdansk: Private Departure Transfer from Hotel to Airport
Gdańsk: Luxury Limousine Airport Transfer Experience
Gdansk Airport (GDN): Private Transfer to Sopot
Car rental at Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport
It is possible to rent from the desks of major companies in the arrivals area.
EU visitors can rent with just their national license, passport and credit card.
Hotels near Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport
At the airport
The Hampton by Hilton is about 200 metres from the terminal, 5 minutes on foot along Słowackiego street; the Milo is even closer, less than 5 minutes on foot on the same street.
Best for: Short layovers and very early morning flights, when you want to stay a few minutes' walk from check-in.
- 5 minutes on foot from check-in, with no bus or taxi
- The terminal's PKM station is at the same distance, handy for those who still want to reach the centre during the day
- Only Słowackiego street and the airport buildings around: for dinner you stay in the hotel
- For an evening in the Old Town you still need 30 minutes by train with a change or 15-20 by taxi
Recommended hotels
- Hampton by Hilton Gdansk Airport About 200 metres from the terminal, 5 minutes on foot along Słowackiego street; the same distance separates the hotel from the PKM station for the centre. View availability
- Hotel Milo Gdansk Airport About 250 metres from the terminal (less than 5 minutes on foot), among the closest options to the airport by far; recently renovated rooms according to reviews. View availability
Old Town and Długi Targ
PKM/SKM train from the airport station to Gdańsk Główny, about 30 minutes with a change at Wrzeszcz (8.50 zloty); from the station the Old Town is 10-15 minutes on foot. By taxi the direct route is 15-20 minutes.
Best for: Those who want the colourful façades of Długi Targ, the Motława waterfront and the restaurants of the historic centre within walking distance.
- Długi Targ, the Royal Road and the Motława waterfront within walking distance of the hotels in this area
- The highest concentration of restaurants and evening venues in the city
- The train from the airport requires a change at Wrzeszcz, slower than a direct connection
- Touristy area, so higher prices at the venues near Długi Targ
Recommended hotels
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Gdańsk Right on Długi Targ, the main square of the Old Town; about as central a location as possible, a few steps from the Motława river. View availability
- Hilton Gdansk On the Targ Rybny waterfront, overlooking the Motława and the famous medieval Żuraw crane; indoor gym and spa. View availability
- Mercure Gdańsk Stare Miasto A few minutes' walk from Gdańsk Główny station and the Old Town; more accessible rates than the waterfront hotels. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, among the country's major airports, handles growing tourist traffic linked to the Baltic coast.
The recommended advance time for international flights is 2.5 hours.
Map of Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is it worth withdrawing zlotys from an ATM in Gdansk instead of exchanging cash?
Yes, ATMs at the airport and in the city generally offer a better rate than exchange bureaus: withdrawing directly in PLN with an enabled card remains the most economical method.
Q. How much does a taxi from Gdansk to the centre cost?
Indicatively 60-80 PLN, with slightly higher fares in the evening or on weekends.
Q. Is Gdansk close to Sopot?
Yes, the famous seaside resort of Sopot, with its beach and Europe's longest wooden pier, is about 30-40 minutes from the airport.
Q. Is Gdansk linked to the Solidarity movement?
Yes, it is the birthplace of the Solidarność trade union movement, led by Lech Wałęsa, to whom the airport is dedicated.
Flight board
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