Northern Poland's gateway, serving the historic Tri-City region.
Opened
1974
Location
Gdańsk, Poland
Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (IATA: GDN, ICAO: EPGD) is the primary international airport serving the Tri-City metropolitan area of Gdańsk, Gdynia, and Sopot in northern Poland. It is named after Lech Wałęsa, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former Polish president who led the Solidarity movement born in Gdańsk.
The airport has grown significantly since Poland's accession to the European Union in 2004, handling millions of passengers annually and connecting the region to numerous European destinations. It serves as an important hub for low-cost carriers operating across Europe.
Located approximately 12 kilometres from Gdańsk's city centre, the airport is well connected to the city via public transport and road links, making it accessible for travellers throughout the Tri-City region.
Terminals
The airport operates a single modern passenger terminal building that handles both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Gdańsk city centre and the broader Tri-City area by bus, rail (PKM Szybka Kolej Miejska commuter rail), and taxi or ride-hailing services.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating at GDN include LOT Polish Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air, and Lufthansa, among other European airlines.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Lech Wałęsa, the Solidarity leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate from Gdańsk.
- ›Serves the Tri-City agglomeration of Gdańsk, Gdynia, and Sopot with a combined population of over one million.
- ›The airport saw rapid passenger growth following Poland's EU accession in 2004.
- ›A direct rail link connects the airport to Gdańsk's main railway station and the Tri-City network.
- ›The airport handled over 5 million passengers in pre-COVID peak years.
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