Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Gdańsk Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
The big problem with this airport is the fact than it is active for 24 hours. The planes land and depart even at 2 and 3 AM, so there are loud announcements, and a lot of people around.” -te24
GDN Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport.
What to Expect
Gdańsk Airport (code: GDN) is a clean and modern international airport with two main terminals (T1 and T2). T2 is the newer, fully operational main passenger terminal, with the older T1 partially in use for flights to non-Schengen countries. Plans are in place for T1 to be torn down as the expansion of T2 progresses starting in 2020, and which is expected to finish by 2021. There’s a selection of shops and restaurants available at both terminals, including a few 24-hour options. WiFi is available to help pass the time and there is a lounge that passengers can pay to access. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for locations and access information.
Sleeping in Gdańsk Airport
Reviewers praise Gdańsk Airport for being sleeper-friendly with plenty of sofas and armchairs available. Some have even made comfortable “beds” by pushing the seats together. Bundle up, though, as several reviewers have noted the airport can be quite cold. After 11:00PM, airport staff members have been reported to dim the lights and keep airport announcements to a minimum. Regular airport security patrols provide a safe environment without bothering those whose only wish is to sleep. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See the Airport Hotels section below for more info or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Gdańsk Airport:
- Hampton by Hilton Gdansk Airport – Located to the right of the new terminal. » Check Rates
- Hotel Faros – Shuttle is available ($). If you are travelling lightly, the airport is a 15 minute walk. » Check Rates
- Dwor Oliwski Hotel – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Gdańsk Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by paying at the door or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and to also find out how you can gain lounge access with just an economy class ticket!
- Executive Lounge – Location: Terminal 2, Airside, Schengen Departures, near gates 11-18. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Lounge membership programs.
Related Pages: Gdańsk Airport Lounges
Drinking Water
To limit the use of single-use plastic and allow travellers to refill their own bottles, a new drinking water fountain for passengers was installed in Terminal 2. It is located in the departure hall just behind the security check-in. A reader tells us there is a water fountain located near gate 14.
Food & Drinks
Food concessions throughout the airport operate on varying schedules, with most open from 4:00AM – 10:00PM. At the time of this update, there is one 24-hour dining option: Furore Ice Cream (Schengen Zone, Airside) which also sells coffee and pastries. Other food options include: Business Shark • Bread and Co • Coffee Corner • Flying Bistro • Imperial Club • McDonald’s • Premium Food Gate • So! Coffee • The Flame.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
A reader tells us mobile chargers can be found Airside, in the main hall. There are 6 – 8 mobile charging stands behind the seats. They have all cable types. (January 2020)
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Showers
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WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available for up to 15 minutes. Additional time is available for a fee.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Terminal 1, Landside both Landside and Airside • Terminal 2, near Gate 18.
Baby Care Facilities – If you are travelling with an infant, there are baby care rooms for diaper-changing. Locations: Next to some bathrooms in both terminals.
Chapel – Located landside on the 1st Floor of Terminal 2. Hours are not known; however, mass is held every Sunday at 10:00AM.
Children’s Play Area – When you want to ensure your kids burn off all their energy before their flight, take them to the children’s play area. Location: Airside, across from Gate 10.
Conference Room – A meeting room is available. Room capacity is 100 people. Location: Passenger terminal T2, Level 1
Currency Exchange – Interchange – Location: Main Hall, Landside. Hours: 8:00AM – 1:00AM.
Duty Free & Shopping – Aelia Duty Free is available in Arrivals and Departures.A handful of boutiques and a convenience market are also available. Location: Landside, Main Hall.
Information Desk – Operates 24 hours and situated landside, Ground level
Post Office – Poczta Polska. Location: Main Hall, landside, Ground Floor. Hours: 12:00PM – 4:00PM.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Smoking – There are designated smoking areas in Terminal 1 (near the Flying Bistro at Gate 4) and in Terminal 2 (across from Gate 21/22).
Buses and Coaches
Gdańsk Airport is served by the following city buses: Bus 110 to/from Wrzeszcz railway station; Express Bus 210 (and Night Bus N3) to/from Gdansk Główny (railway station); Bus 122 to/from Sopot Kamienny Potok SKM station and Bus 4A to/from Gdynia Głowna (railway station). For route maps, schedules and fares for buses 110, 210, N3 and 122, visit the ZTM Gdansk website. For route map, schedule and fares for Bus 4A, go to the ZKM Gdynia website.
There are several coaches with various destinations from the airport. For more information about providers, routes and contact information, visit the Gdansk Airport website.
Car Rentals
Car rental desks are located in the Main Hall on the ground floor. Onsite car rental agencies include Avis • Budget • Car Net • Global • Dollar • Enterprise • Europcar • Express Rent A Car • Hertz • Panek • Sixt • Yourent. Hours of operation vary between the agencies, but most are open daily from 8:00AM -10:00PM.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis are available 24-hours a day in the ground transportation area. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required.
Last updated: 2024-01-30
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