By Plane
Poland has several international airports with excellent connections to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Warsaw Chopin (WAW) — Main Airport
The largest airport in Poland, 10 km south of the city center. Direct flights from Frankfurt (1:40h), Munich, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Vienna, Zurich. LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, Wizz Air.
Transfer: S-Bahn SKM to the city center (20 min., 1€), Bus 175/188 (30 min., 1€), Taxi (20–30 PLN / 5–7€, 20 min.).
Krakow-Balice (KRK) — Southern Poland
Second largest airport, 11 km west of Krakow's old town. Many low-cost carriers: Wizz Air, Ryanair, Eurowings. Direct flights from Cologne/Bonn, Dortmund, Frankfurt-Hahn, Vienna.
Transfer: Train to the city center (18 min., 2€), Bus 252/208 (40 min., 1€), Taxi (70–90 PLN / 15–20€).
Gdańsk-Lech-Wałęsa (GDN) — Baltic Coast
Modern airport, 12 km west of Gdańsk. Direct flights from Frankfurt, Munich, Dortmund. Wizz Air, LOT, Lufthansa.
Transfer: SKM train (30 min., 1.50€), Bus 210 (40 min.), Taxi (60–80 PLN / 14–18€).
Wrocław-Nikolaus-Kopernikus (WRO) — Silesia
10 km west of Wrocław. Wizz Air, LOT, Ryanair. Direct flights from Dortmund, Frankfurt-Hahn.
Transfer: Bus 106 to the city center (50 min., 1€), Taxi (50–70 PLN / 12–16€).
Flight Prices (Guidelines from DE)
| Period | Price (round trip) |
|---|---|
| Off-season (Nov–Mar) | 30–100€ (Low-cost carriers!) |
| Shoulder season (Apr–May, Sep–Oct) | 50–150€ |
| High season (Jun–Aug) | 80–250€ |
💡 Tipp
Wizz Air and Ryanair regularly offer flights to Poland from 10–20€ per route! Be flexible with dates and book 6–8 weeks in advance. Pay attention to the hand luggage limit to keep the flight really cheap.
