Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport is around 12 km from the Old Town. We get this question constantly from arriving guests — especially with luggage or late at night. Here are the four options we actually use and recommend, with realistic times, costs, and when each one makes sense.
Taxi or Bolt/Uber — fastest and simplest
Off-peak travel time: 25–35 minutes to the Old Town. Cost: usually 70–100 PLN via Bolt or Uber; taxis from the rank at the terminal start around 90 PLN. This is the default option for late arrivals, families with children, or anyone with bigger luggage — no transfers, and the driver delivers you to the apartment door. In rush hour (7:30–9:30 and 15:30–18:00) add 10–15 minutes.
PKM train — cheapest and easy with light luggage
The PKM Gdańsk Port Lotniczy station is a 5-minute walk from the terminal. PKM trains run to Gdańsk Wrzeszcz, where you change to the SKM commuter line to Gdańsk Główny — total 30–40 minutes, ticket around 5–6 PLN. Best price-to-time ratio if you have only carry-on or a backpack. From Gdańsk Główny to Long Market it's a further 10–15 minute walk.
