Flying from Warsaw to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN): What you need to know
Your boarding pass to adventure starts at Warsaw's main airport, Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW). Check out your options for booking a flight from Warsaw to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN) departing from this base.
Take off on a direct Warsaw to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 55 minutes.
Warsaw and Gdansk (where Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you arrive.
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN) is the most popular route. There are 38 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, hop on the last flight with LOT - Polish Airlines at 11:10pm. Opt for the first WAW to GDN departure operated by LOT - Polish Airlines at 7:10am if you'd rather get a move on.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Warsaw to GDN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Popular months like September or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Warsaw
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
You can book a direct flight from Warsaw to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN) leaving from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW).
Book your direct flight from Warsaw to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport with LOT - Polish Airlines. This top carrier operates services from WAW.
The most frequently booked airline between WAW and GDN is LOT.
LOT stands out as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 85.36% of services arriving on schedule.
The journey from central Warsaw to WAW takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Warsaw Chopin Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Warsaw to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Warsaw Chopin Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from WAW arrive at their destination on time.
Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI)
You can reach WMI from central Warsaw in approximately 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Warsaw Modlin Airport the day before your Warsaw to GDN flight:
Warsaw Radom Airport (RDO)
RDO is around 97 kilometres from central Warsaw. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Warsaw to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Warsaw Radom Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
With 100% of its departing flights arriving on time, RDO is a dependable starting point for your trip.
About Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Warsaw to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GDN instead:
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Warsaw to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN) to central Gdansk
From Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport, central Gdansk is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Warsaw to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport is 33 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 59 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Warsaw to GDN, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Warsaw to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Warsaw to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Gdansk. July is when most people book flights from Warsaw to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Warsaw to GDN plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Gdansk to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
January has temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Warsaw to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Gdansk
Once you've booked your flight from Warsaw to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Gdansk:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. St. Barbara's Church, Bazylika Mariacka and Wieża Bazyliki Mariackiej w Gdańsku are must-visits when exploring Gdansk.
Explore more of Poland
Gdansk is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Poland you'll want to see. Around 290 kilometres southeast of Gdansk, a trip to Warsaw will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Warsaw Uprising Monument and Museum of Modern Art.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Poland, head for Lodz, about 306 kilometres south of Gdansk. Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial are key highlights.