Gdańsk International Airport is named after former Polish President Lech Walesa. It is located just 12 km from the city, as well as near such urban metropolitan centers as Sopot and Gdynia. The airport was opened in 1974 in the western part of Gdansk and replaced the previous one. It was given its current name in 2004.
The small Gdansk airport is discussing about 3 million passengers a year. The air harbor is located only 176 km from Kaliningrad and therefore enjoys great popularity among Russian-speaking tourists. Regular European airlines such as RyanAir and WizzAir, Polish air carriers LOT and EuroLot, as well as Air Italy, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air, SAS make regular flights to the airport.
How to get there
If you are going to Gdansk airport from Kaliningrad, then you can use the services of the Ecolines bus carrier, which makes regular bus services from Kaliningrad to Gdansk and back . One way ticket costs 500 rubles back-to-back - 900 rubles . In order to get to the railway station in Gdansk, you need to take bus number 210 or 110, which run at intervals of 20-30 minutes . In addition, the city can be reached by comfortable minibus company AirportBus Pursuing the airport - Gdansk - the city center .
Services
If your route passes through the airport of Gdansk, do not doubt - a high level of service and safety will make your trip pleasant and comfortable. The air harbor meets all the criteria established in the Schengen zone. For example, in 2004 the airport was improved to easily accommodate people with disabilities in your walls.
At the airport you will find everything you need - numerous ATMs, currency exchange offices, postal service, information desks, car rental service. A large number of souvenir shops and jewelry boutiques are unlikely to let you get bored. If you have a little time, do not forget to have a snack in the restaurant, which belongs to the famous Gdansk restaurateur.
- Airport site: www.airport.gdansk.pl
- Online departure board: www.airport.gdansk.pl/departures -table
- On-line arrival card: www.airport.gdansk.pl/arrivals-table
All prices are indicated as of June 2013.