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Poznań-Ławica Airport

Poznań, Poland
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Western Poland's primary international gateway serving Poznań.

Opened
1913
Location
Poznań, Poland
Poznań-Ławica Airport (IATA: POZ, ICAO: EPPO) is the main commercial airport serving the city of Poznań and the Greater Poland region in west-central Poland. It is one of the oldest airports in Poland, with aviation history at the site dating back to the early 20th century. The airport handles both scheduled and charter flights, connecting Poznań to numerous European destinations. It plays an important role during the Poznań International Fair, one of Europe's largest trade fair events, which significantly boosts passenger traffic. LOT Polish Airlines has operated flights from Ławica, and numerous low-cost carriers including Ryanair and Wizz Air serve the airport, linking the city to major European hubs and holiday destinations.
Terminals
The airport operates with a single passenger terminal building that has undergone modernization to expand capacity and improve facilities.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Poznań city centre by bus services, with the journey taking approximately 20–30 minutes, and taxis and ride-hailing services also available.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating at POZ include Ryanair and Wizz Air, with seasonal and scheduled services to destinations across Europe.
Notable facts
  • ›Ławica is one of the oldest operational airports in Poland, with roots dating to 1913.
  • ›The airport is located approximately 7 km west of Poznań city centre.
  • ›Passenger traffic sees notable spikes during the Poznań International Fair events.
  • ›The airport was used as a military airfield during both World Wars.
  • ›Its ICAO code EPPO reflects the Polish airspace prefix EP and the city's historic German name Posen.
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Route map (17 destinations)

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Routes

POZ → DUS4U · CRJ
POZ → BRSFR · 738
POZ → CIAFR · 738
POZ → DUBFR · 738
POZ → EDIFR · 738
POZ → GROFR · 738
POZ → LPLFR · 738
POZ → RYGFR · 738
POZ → STNFR · 738
POZ → FRALH · CR7
POZ → MUCLH · CR9 CR7
POZ → FRALO · CR7
POZ → MUCLO · CR9 CR7
POZ → WAWLO · DH4
POZ → CPHSK · CR2
POZ → BCNW6 · 320
POZ → BVAW6 · 320
POZ → DSAW6 · 320
POZ → LTNW6 · 320
POZ → NYOW6 · 320
POZ → TRFW6 · 320
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City & Place Guide

Medieval charm meets vibrant student energy in western Poland.

Poznań is one of Poland's oldest cities, built around a colorful Renaissance market square that ranks among the finest in Central Europe. Its rich history as a former capital of the Piast dynasty gives it deep cultural roots, while a large student population keeps the café and nightlife scene lively year-round.

The city sits in the Greater Poland region and serves as a major economic and trade hub, famous for its international trade fairs. Visitors often find it less crowded than Kraków or Warsaw, making it an ideal destination for travelers who want authentic Polish culture without the tourist rush.

  • •Old Market Square (Stary Rynek) — stunning Renaissance townhouses surrounding a vibrant plaza.
  • •Poznań Cathedral (Katedra Poznańska) — Poland's oldest cathedral, burial site of its first rulers.
  • •Imperial Castle (Zamek Cesarski) — grand early 20th-century palace built for Kaiser Wilhelm II.
  • •Croissant Museum (Rogalowe Muzeum Poznania) — hands-on baking workshop celebrating the city's iconic pastry.
  • •Malta Lake — popular recreational park with a regatta course and outdoor activities.
  • •Poznań Archaeological Museum — exceptional artifacts tracing Poland's earliest Piast dynasty origins.

Getting around: Poznań has an efficient network of trams and buses operated by ZTM, covering the city center and suburbs; single tickets can be purchased at machines or via mobile app. Bikes are widely available through the Poznań Bike city-sharing scheme. Taxis and Uber operate reliably, and the central train station (Poznań Główny) connects the city quickly to Warsaw and Berlin.

Best time: Late spring through early summer (May–June) and early autumn (September) offer mild weather, outdoor festivals, and fewer crowds than peak summer.

Local food: Try St. Martin's croissant (rogal świętomarciński) filled with white poppy seed paste, along with żurek (sour rye soup) and pyry z gzikiem, a local potato-and-cottage-cheese specialty.

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Poznań–Ławica Airport
Encyclopaedia

Poznań–Ławica Henryk Wieniawski Airport, built in 1913, is one of the oldest airports in Poland. It is located 5 km (3.1 mi) west of Poznań city centre. It takes its name from the neighborhood of Ławica, part of the city's Grunwald district, while the airport actually lies in the Jeżyce district.

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