Gdansk to Warsaw Flights

Gdansk Lech Walesa International Airport

Finding affordable flights departing from Gdansk is a lot easier when you use a reservation service like ebookers, where you can discover cheap flights and great hotel deals at your intended destination. Flights from the city depart from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (named after a former Polish president), which is located about seven miles west of the Tri-city metropolitan area. The airport handles over a million passengers each year and services numerous airlines, including Air Berlin, Ryanair, and EuroLOT.

Parking at Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport

Motorists will find various parking options at the airport. These include short-, medium- and long-term parking options. Short-term parking is priced at PLN 4 for ten minutes and PLN 6 for twenty minutes. After twenty minutes, parked cars attract PLN 60 for each ten-minute period thereafter. Travellers who park in the long-term zone pay PLN 4 for the first twenty minutes and then PLN 30 for each additional ten minute block. Be careful with your parking ticket, as a misplaced ticket attracts a fixed fee of PLN 100.

Transportation at Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport

Most travellers prefer the convenience of taking a taxi to the airport. Taxis in Gdansk are metered, so the exact fare will depend on how far you are from the airport. A taxi from the centre of the city to the airport should cost about PLN 60. You can get slightly cheaper rates by booking your taxi well in advance. Taxi fares become a little higher in the evening. Travellers can also use the city bus to get to the airport. The city connects to the airport via Bus Line 210 and Bus 110, and bus tickets cost PLN 3.

Restaurants at Gdansk Airport

While waiting for your flight, if you fancy a bite or a drink, the airport offers several restaurants and cafés within the passenger terminal. However, depending on how late your flight is, some of the cafés and restaurants may be closed at night.

Arriving at the Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport

If you're looking for great deals and information on travel to Warsaw, Poland, let ebookers help you out. The airport serving Warsaw and the surrounding areas is Poland's busiest airport. Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport, also known as the Okęcie International Airport, is located at Żwirki i Wigury 1, less than five miles from downtown Warsaw. Several airlines service the airport including Air France, Alitalia, British Airways, KLM, LOT Polish Airlines, and Lufthansa, among many others.

Transportation from the Airport

If you need a rental car during your stay in Warsaw, there are many rental car companies with offices located within the terminal. Europcar, Sixt, Argus, and Budget are just a few. If you are traveling lightly and want to cut costs, there are several city buses that make stops at the airport. Alternatively, try the city's new rail link from the airport to the city centre. The ride only takes about twenty-five minutes. Taxis are also available and should cost around forty PLN.

Weather in Warsaw

The climate in Warsaw is humid continental meaning that the city experiences cold winters and warm summers. The average highs in the winter hover around 1˚C with lows around -5˚C. The summers normally see average highs in the low 20s and average lows in the mid-teens. Late spring and early autumn may be the best times to visit, as the weather is cool but not cold and there is less rainfall than in the summer. It is also a good time if you wish to avoid the peak prices and crowds of the summer months.

Major Attractions in Warsaw

If you want to see famous historical architecture in Warsaw, you will have plenty to keep you busy. Be sure to visit Jesuit Church, St. Hyacinth's Church, and Zygmunt's Column. If you're looking for a quiet place to stroll, don't miss the Royal Baths Park, the largest park in Poland. You can take the Royal Route and see the Royal Castle, the Ujazdów Castle, and the Palace on the Water. Warsaw also has a beautiful botanic garden. Additionally, there are thirty major theatres and sixty museums in Warsaw. Late June is a popular time to visit if you hope to see the Wianki, a traditional city festival with music, fireworks, and fairs. Whatever you hope to do during your holiday in Poland, check out ebookers for all your travel needs.