Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport
Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport, identified by the codes GDN and EPGD, is the main air gateway for Gdańsk in northern Poland and is classed as a large airport. For most visitors, it is the easiest entry point to the Baltic coast, the Tri-City area, and nearby business and leisure destinations. The airport operates in the Europe/Warsaw time zone, so international travellers should check local time carefully when planning early departures, onward rail connections, or late-evening arrivals.
About Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport
Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport, identified by the codes GDN and EPGD, is the main air gateway for Gdańsk in northern Poland and is classed as a large airport. For most visitors, it is the easiest entry point to the Baltic coast, the Tri-City area, and nearby business and leisure destinations. The airport operates in the Europe/Warsaw time zone, so international travellers should check local time carefully when planning early departures, onward rail connections, or late-evening arrivals.
Overview
Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport, identified by the codes GDN and EPGD, is the main air gateway for Gdańsk in northern Poland and is classed as a large airport. For most visitors, it is the easiest entry point to the Baltic coast, the Tri-City area, and nearby business and leisure destinations. The airport operates in the Europe/Warsaw time zone, so international travellers should check local time carefully when planning early departures, onward rail connections, or late-evening arrivals.
Airfield Facts
- Airport name: Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport
- Location served: Gdańsk, Poland
- Airport type: large airport
- Elevation: 489 ft (149 m) above sea level
- Runway: 11/29, 9186 ft long, asphalt surface, lighted
What Travellers Should Know
The airport’s single lighted runway, 11/29, is long enough to support a steady mix of domestic and international traffic, which helps make operations straightforward for passengers compared with more sprawling multi-runway hubs. Because Gdańsk is a popular year-round city break destination as well as a regional business centre, it is wise to allow extra time during holiday periods, summer weekends, and mornings when check-in and security can become busier.
Useful Reference
For the most reliable practical information before you travel, the official airport website at http://www.airport.gdansk.pl/ should be your first stop. It is the best place to confirm live flight details, airport access information, passenger notices, and other day-of-travel updates that can affect your journey more than general guidebook advice.
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FAQ
Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport is located in Gdansk, Poland (Europe), at coordinates 54.380°, 18.470°.
- Its IATA code is GDN and its ICAO code is EPGD.
- Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport serves Gdansk, Poland. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport operates on Europe/Warsaw local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport sits at latitude 54.380° and longitude 18.470°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from GDN. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GDN is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GDN on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Poland. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.