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Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport

Also known as: Gdansk Airport, GDN Airport, Lech Walesa Airport. Formerly Gdańsk-Rębiechowo Airport.

GDN · EPGD · Gdańsk

Airport facts

Name
Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport
IATA code
GDN
ICAO code
EPGD
City
Gdańsk
Country
Poland
Address
ul. Juliusza Słowackiego 200, 80-298 Gdańsk, Poland
Coordinates
54.3782, 18.4753
Time zone
Europe/Warsaw
Terminals
One passenger terminal, T2, with Schengen and non-Schengen gate areas on the first floor; the older T1 building no longer handles passengers

About Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport

Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) is the airport for Gdańsk, on Poland's Baltic coast, and for the wider Tricity of Gdańsk, Sopot and Gdynia. It stands in the Matarnia district on the city's northwestern edge, about 12 km (7.5 miles) from Gdańsk's Main Town, 10 km (6 miles) from Sopot and 23 km (14 miles) from Gdynia.

Most flights are international. Wizz Air and Ryanair fly the most routes, to the UK, Scandinavia, Southern Europe and beyond, while LOT Polish Airlines links Gdańsk with Warsaw and several European cities. Lufthansa, KLM, Finnair, SAS, Norwegian and Swiss connect the airport with Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Oslo and Zurich, and holiday charters fly to the Mediterranean in summer. The airport handled about 7.4 million passengers in 2025.

All passenger flights use Terminal T2, with Schengen gates on one side of the first floor and non-Schengen gates on the other. A covered footbridge links the terminal with its railway station, where trains run toward Gdańsk Wrzeszcz, Sopot, Gdynia and the Kashubian lakes.

From the airport, most travelers head for the hotels and apartments of Gdańsk's Main Town, Wrzeszcz and Oliwa, the beaches and spa town of Sopot, or the port city of Gdynia. Others continue to the Westerplatte peninsula, the ferry terminals, or along the coast toward the Hel Peninsula.

Airport operator, runways and traffic

Operator

Port Lotniczy Gdańsk sp. z o.o.

Passengers per year

About 7.4 million in 2025

Runway

One, 11/29, 2,800 m

Opened

1974, at Rębiechowo; named after Lech Wałęsa in 2004

Terminal

Terminal T2, with Schengen gates G11 to G24 and non-Schengen gates G25 to G32

Arrival tips for Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport

Flights from Poland and other Schengen countries arrive without passport checks. If you come from outside the Schengen area, such as the UK, Ireland, Cyprus, Turkey or Egypt, you go through border control first, where non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES).

Gdańsk has one passenger terminal, T2, so every flight arrives in the same place: baggage claim and the arrivals hall are on the ground floor, on the right side of the main hall as seen from the entrance. Car rental desks and the information desk are nearby. Pre-booked drivers usually meet passengers in the public arrivals hall.

For public transport, follow the signs to the covered footbridge and the railway station in front of the terminal; for Gdańsk's center, change at Gdańsk Wrzeszcz. City buses 110, 120 and 210 stop opposite the terminal next to parking lot P1, and night bus N3 runs late in the evening. Taxis wait at the stand outside the terminal entrances.

Poland is on Central European Time and uses the Polish złoty.

Ground transportation

The train is the cheapest way to Sopot and Gdynia; a taxi or pre-booked car is easier with luggage, at night or for the Main Town.

  • Train from Gdańsk airport

    The station is in front of Terminal T2, reached by a covered footbridge. Trains run to Gdańsk Wrzeszcz, where you change for Gdańsk Główny and the center, and some continue directly to Sopot and Gdynia; the change adds time with luggage.

  • Bus 210 to the Main Station

    ZTM Gdańsk line 210 stops opposite the terminal and reaches the Main Railway Station in about 40 minutes, with many stops on the way.

  • Buses 110 and N3

    Line 110 runs to Wrzeszcz railway station in about 25 to 35 minutes, and night bus N3 links the airport with Wrzeszcz and the Main Station between about 11 p.m. and 4 a.m.

  • Taxi from Gdańsk airport

    Taxis wait at the stand outside the terminal, and Neptun Taxi is the airport's listed partner. A taxi goes door to door to the Main Town, Sopot and Gdynia.

  • Private transfer

    A pre-booked car meets you in the arrivals hall, useful for families, groups, late arrivals and trips along the coast.

  • Car rental

    Several car rental companies have desks on the ground floor near the arrivals area.

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Terminals

Terminal T2

The only passenger terminal, for all scheduled and charter flights. On the first floor, the Schengen area (gates G11 to G24) is on the left and the non-Schengen area (gates G25 to G32) on the right, with border control between them; arrivals and baggage claim are on the ground floor.

Airlines and destinations

All passenger airlines use Terminal T2.

Enter Air

Hurghada; seasonal charters to Antalya, Burgas, Enfidha, Girona, Kos, Tirana and Varna

Eurowings

Düsseldorf (seasonal)

Finnair

Helsinki

Icelandair

Reykjavík Keflavík (seasonal)

Jet2.com

Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle (seasonal)

KLM

Amsterdam

LOT Polish Airlines

Bergen, Brussels, Istanbul, Oslo, Warsaw Chopin, Kraków (seasonal), Rzeszów (seasonal)

Lufthansa

Frankfurt

Norwegian

Bergen, Oslo

Ryanair

Barcelona, Bergamo, Copenhagen, Dublin, Edinburgh, London Stansted, Málaga, Malta, Manchester, Paphos, Pisa, Prague, Rome Fiumicino, Stockholm Arlanda, Wrocław and more

SAS

Copenhagen

Smartwings

Seasonal charters to Bodrum, Dalaman and Podgorica

Swiss

Zurich (seasonal)

Wizz Air

Alicante, Athens, Barcelona, Bergen, Budapest, Copenhagen, Eindhoven, Larnaca, London Luton, Madrid, Málaga, Milan Malpensa, Oslo, Rome Fiumicino, Stockholm Arlanda and more

Facilities

  • Currency exchange and ATMs

    The airport lists currency exchange and ATMs among its terminal services.

  • Information desk

    On the right side of the main hall on the ground floor, near arrivals.

  • Car rental

    Car rental offices are on the ground floor, on the right side near the arrivals zone.

  • Shops and duty free

    Shops sell travel essentials, souvenirs and press, with duty free and other outlets past security near the Schengen entrance on the first floor.

  • Restaurants and cafés

    Cafés, restaurants and fast food outlets line the main passenger thoroughfare and the departure areas.

  • Chapel

    The St. John Paul II Chapel is on the first floor of Terminal T2, reached from the main hall, with Mass on Sundays and holidays at 10:00.

  • Lost luggage

    The airport runs baggage and claims services for luggage that is lost or damaged on arrival.

  • Relaxation areas

    The airport lists relaxation areas among its passenger services.

Airport lounges

  • Executive Lounge

    In the Schengen departures hall on the first floor, open from 5:00 to 21:00, from three hours before your departure. Entitled passengers enter free, and other passengers can pay to enter.

Accessibility and passenger assistance

  • Requesting assistance

    Tell your airline when you book, and no later than 48 hours before departure, if you need assistance; you can also use the airport's assistance application form or call its hotline on +48 525 673 531.

  • Changing Places toilets

    Four Changing Places toilets with hoists are in the terminal: in the public area behind the check-in desks, in the baggage claim hall, in the Schengen departure hall and in the non-Schengen area.

Parking

The airport runs short-term, long-term and economy parking lots, which you can book ahead online.

P1 and P3

Short-term parking lots; city buses stop next to P1, opposite the terminal.

P4 and P5

Long-term parking lots for longer trips.

P6, P7 and P8

Economy and budget parking lots for longer stays at lower cost.

Kiss&Fly

A drop-off and pickup zone with a short free period, after which the Kiss&Fly rates apply.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Gdańsk airport from the city center?

Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport is about 12 km (7.5 miles) northwest of Gdańsk's Main Town, in the Matarnia district. Bus 210 reaches the Main Railway Station in about 40 minutes, trains run to Gdańsk Wrzeszcz for a change to the center, and taxis and pre-booked cars wait outside the terminal.

How do I get from Gdańsk airport to Sopot?

Sopot is about 10 km (6 miles) from the airport. Some trains from the airport station run directly to Sopot via Gdańsk Wrzeszcz, while others need a change at Wrzeszcz. A taxi or pre-booked car takes you door to door, which is easier with luggage or for a hotel near the beach.

How do I get from Gdańsk airport to Gdynia?

Gdynia is about 23 km (14 miles) from the airport. Trains from the airport station reach Gdynia Główna, either directly via Gdańsk Wrzeszcz, with a change at Wrzeszcz, or on the route through Osowa. A taxi or pre-booked car goes straight to your address, the port or the ferry terminal.

Is there a train from Gdańsk airport?

Yes. The airport railway station is in front of Terminal T2, reached by a covered footbridge from inside the terminal. Trains run to Gdańsk Wrzeszcz, where you change for Gdańsk Główny and Śródmieście in the center, and some continue directly to Sopot and Gdynia. Other trains run toward Kartuzy and Kościerzyna in Kashubia.

Which buses run from Gdańsk airport?

City buses stop opposite the terminal, next to parking lot P1. Line 210 runs to the Main Railway Station in about 40 minutes, line 110 to Wrzeszcz railway station, and line 120 to Łostowice. Night bus N3 links the airport with Wrzeszcz and the Main Station between about 11 p.m. and 4 a.m.

How many terminals does Gdańsk airport have?

Gdańsk airport uses one passenger terminal, T2, for all flights. Arrivals and baggage claim are on the ground floor, and on the first floor the Schengen gates G11 to G24 are on the left and the non-Schengen gates G25 to G32 on the right. The older T1 building no longer handles passengers.

Is Lech Wałęsa Airport the same as Gdańsk airport?

Yes. Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport, code GDN, is the airport for Gdańsk and the Tricity of Gdańsk, Sopot and Gdynia. It took the name of Lech Wałęsa, the Solidarity leader and former Polish president, in 2004, and was earlier known as Gdańsk-Rębiechowo Airport after a nearby village.

Which airlines fly to Gdańsk?

Wizz Air and Ryanair fly the most routes from Gdańsk, across the UK, Scandinavia and Southern Europe. LOT Polish Airlines serves Warsaw and several European cities, and Lufthansa, KLM, Finnair, SAS, Norwegian, Swiss, Eurowings, Icelandair and Jet2.com add flights, with holiday charters to the Mediterranean in summer.

What do I need to enter Poland at Gdańsk airport?

Poland is in the Schengen area, so flights from other Schengen countries arrive without passport checks, while flights from the UK, Ireland, Cyprus and other non-Schengen countries go through border control. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation.

Where is the taxi stand at Gdańsk airport?

Taxis wait at the stand outside Terminal T2, running alongside the terminal entrances. The airport lists Neptun Taxi as its partner, and cars can also be booked by phone. A taxi goes door to door to the Main Town, Sopot, Gdynia and the ferry terminals, which is easiest with luggage or late at night.

Is there a lounge at Gdańsk airport?

Yes. The Executive Lounge is in the Schengen departures hall on the first floor, open from 5:00 to 21:00. You can enter from three hours before your scheduled departure. Entitled passengers use it free, and other passengers can pay to enter. The airport also offers a separate VIP area and a Fast Track security service.

Where can I park at Gdańsk airport?

The airport runs short-term lots P1 and P3, long-term lots P4 and P5, and economy and budget lots P6, P7 and P8. Spaces can be booked ahead online. A Kiss&Fly zone handles quick drop-offs and pickups, with a short free period before charges apply.

What currency is used at Gdańsk airport?

Poland uses the Polish złoty (PLN), not the euro. The airport has currency exchange and ATMs, and cards and contactless payments are widely accepted in Gdańsk, Sopot and Gdynia. Poland is on Central European Time (UTC+1) and switches to UTC+2 from late March to late October.

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Do children pay differently than adults?

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Do drivers speak English?

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Are tips mandatory?

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Are pets allowed?

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Is there room for luggage?

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