Flying to and From Poland:
Poland currently has around ten airports for international flights, these are
listed below. The main airport for international flights is located in the capital city of Warsaw.
- Warsaw Airport (Frederic Chopin Airport) - Is located in the Okecie district
of Warsa and is
the main international airport for Poland, located as it is so close to Poland's
capital. It handles over 50% of poland's air passenger traffic with
around 100 scheduled flights a day. It has two terminals with a third scheduled
for construction soon, both terminals handle international flights. The airport
is generally in a good condition, but busy. However there is no rail service only
regular buses or taxis, though there is a long stay car park available. Both British
Airways and LOT offer regular service to and from Heathrow, along with cheap flights
on budget airlines.
- Krakow Airport (John Paul II International) -
Is Poland's second largest airport, and is located 11km west of the city center. It has two termianls,
terminal 1 is for international flights and terminal 2 is for domestic flights.
There is a regular train service during the day into Krakow, in addition to the
normal bus and taxi services. A number of airlines operate flights to Krakow most
noticeably British Airways, Ryan Air, Eayjet and Lufthansa are probably the largest
companies to do so.
- Bydgoszcz (Ignacy Jan Paderewski) Airport - This is a Polish regional airport
near the city of Bydgoszcz, Poland. In fact it is only 3 km from the city center.
It a small airport (tenth in terms of passenger traffic) with only one runway.
- Gdansk (Lech Walesa) Airport - It is located near to the city centers
of Gdansk, Sopot and Gdyina. It is used as a diversionary airport for Warsaw airport
and is a fairly small with only one runway. However there are an increasing number
of routes and flights to the UK each year. There are bus connections to the three
nearby cities or taxis. There are a few car hire companies with offices at the airport.
- Katowice International Airport - Is located in Pyrzowice 30km north
of the Katwoice city center. It has two passenger terminals (A and B). There is
no rail service, however there is a high speed road connection and an hourly
bus service. There are an increasing number of flights to this airport by budget
airlines from the UK. A point of note is that although Katwoice is an industrial
town, it is only an hour away from historic Krakow by bus.
- Lodz Wladslaw Reymon Airport - Is located approximaetly 6km southwest
of Lodz city center and only about 90km from Warsaw. It has recently been upgraded
to handle more flights from low cost airlines, it has two terminals and is a mid-size
airport by polish standards. It has a regular bus service to nearby railways stations
and the normal bus and taxi services.
- Poznan-Lawica Airport - Is located 7 km west of Poznan city centre
and is one of the oldest airports in Poland. It is served by budget flights mostly.
There are regular bus services to Poznan and taxis queue at the terminals. It is
described as a modern airport with good facilities but somewhat regional.
- Rzeszow-Jasionka Airport - Is located in the southeast of Poland
in Jasionka, 10km from the city center of Rzeszow. The airport is undergoing rapid
expansion and is somewhat busy as a result. There are buses, taxis and shuttle buses
to Rzeszow and Lublin. LOT and RyanAir fly the most flights to and from this airport.
- Szczecin Goleniiw Airport - Is located 45km northeast of Szczecin,
despite this it is still the major airport for Szczecin. It is only 7km from the nearest train station and there are regular taxis and buses, and car hire is available.
The terminal has also recently finished being expanded. There are flights to and
from Bristol, Luton, Dublin and Stanstead by various airlines.
- Wroclaw (Copernicus) Airport - Is located 10km southwest of the
city center of Wroclaw, it has one passenger terminal and one runway, currently
seven airlines operate flights to and from it. It's passenger terminal is modern
and well served from various UK airports. There are regular bus and taxi services
to Wroclaw, which is the largest city in south-east poland.
Cost
There are numerous discount airlines (Ryanair, Wizz and easyjet) operating flights
to most of Polands international airports. As well as the national Polish airline
(LOT) which is fairly low cost. So it should be realtively easy to find a low cost
flight. And most UK airports serve Poland, though you will have more of a chance of getting a cheap flight if you fly from more regional airports (e.g. not Heathrow
or Manchester). Expect to pay around £80 to £500 for a return flight depending upon the airport you are flying to or from in Poland and the carrier you choose. Avoid
major holiday times,as prices will be pushed higher a lot higher as the number flying to Poland jumps significantly more at these times.
Airport locations in Poland
A bit of information about Poland
Poland stretches across several geographical regions, from the Baltic sea and it's
sandy beaches in the southwest to the Gulf of Gdansk and the northern lowlands to
the Pomeranian Lake District. And lying in the south is Poland's mountian region.
This means it has a wide variety of unspoilt countryside to enjoy. Cutlurally and
historically there is plenty to enjoy, though there has been considerable damage
and loss over the years. Both Warsaw and Krakow have old towns and other historic
features to enjoy. The tourist season is usually from April to October when it is
warmest. Though winter holidays for skiing are becoming increasingly popular, but
most of the tourist hotspots are closed down during this period.Travelling in Poland
is fairly easy as the road system is up to European standards and the bus and rail
links are fairly good.
So whether your after a relaxing beach holiday, or a culture-tradition soaked getaway
there is much Poland has to offer -
So compare flight prices and book your trip today!
Some Images of Poland
IMPORTANT: As Poland is in
the European Union no visa is required for the majority of EU citizens and British
Citizens for tourist visits, though you should check this before travelling.
Some useful information:
Time: Poland lies in the GMT +1 timezone so it is exactly one hour
ahead of the UK.
Currency: The zloty is the polish currency (currency code PLN)
Electricity: 230 volts AC, 50Hz.
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