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Lower Silesia's international gateway, named for a Polish astronomer.
Opened
1938
Location
Wrocław, Poland
Copernicus Wrocław Airport (WRO/EPWR) is the main commercial airport serving Wrocław, the capital of Lower Silesia in southwestern Poland. Named after the renowned Renaissance astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, the airport connects the city to destinations across Europe and beyond.
The airport has undergone significant expansion and modernization in the 21st century, including the opening of a new terminal in 2012, which greatly increased passenger handling capacity. It is the fourth busiest airport in Poland by passenger volume.
Wrocław Airport serves as an important hub for the region, supporting tourism, business travel, and cargo operations. It handles several million passengers annually and is served by a range of European carriers offering both scheduled and low-cost services.
Terminals
The airport operates a single main passenger terminal building, opened in 2012, which replaced and expanded upon the former facility.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Wrocław city centre by bus services, and a rail link provides direct train connections to Wrocław Główny central railway station.
Airlines here
Major carriers include LOT Polish Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air, and Lufthansa, with various other European airlines offering seasonal and year-round routes.
Notable facts
- ›Named after astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, who was born in Royal Prussia, then part of the Polish Crown.
- ›The current terminal, opened in 2012, significantly expanded the airport's capacity ahead of the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament.
- ›It is the fourth busiest airport in Poland by annual passenger numbers.
- ›The airport handled over 3 million passengers per year before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted air travel.
- ›Located approximately 10 kilometres west of Wrocław city centre.
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