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Gdansk, Poland
Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport – GDN Gdansk
The Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport is an airport situated northwest of Gdansk, Poland that handles domestic and international flights. It was opened in 1974 and is operated and managed by Port Lotniczy Gdańsk Spółka. It is name after a former Polish president, Lech Walesa in 2014 and is placed as third of the biggest airport in Poland. In 1930, Gdansk Wrzeszcz Airport, now known as Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport, has handled less than two thousand passengers yearly but it is still an essential international hub for that provided transport facilities between the Polish cities. During the World War II, it served as a base of the German air forces.
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Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport has a single paved runway. It currently has two passenger terminals, which are interconnected by a connector, and has three over ground floors and ground floors. The Terminal 2 can hold up to five million passengers annually. A bank and an ATM machine is available in the terminal. A number of cafes are also in the area where passengers can grab some snacks. Some gift shops and a duty-free store are also available for non-European passengers. Some popular cities around the GDN Gdansk that tourists can visit are the Lezno, Otomin, Rumia and a lot more.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The OliwaDream – Apartment is a good place to stay close the Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport. The property has a wonderful view of the city and is only a few miles away from the Oliwa Cathedral and Oliwa Zoo. Other GDN Gdansk hotels near the airport are the Novotel Gdansk Marina and Best Western Plus Arkon Park Hotel. Both offer a shuttle service to and from the airport.
Gdynia-Kosakowo Airport is a nearby airport that also serves passengers in Gdansk, Poland.
On this page it is easy to search for Gdansk, Poland airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Gdansk, Poland (GDN-Lech Walesa) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the GDN airport. Most of these GDN hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Gdansk, Poland motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the GDN airport are Mariacka Street, Aquapark Sopot, and Manhattan Shopping Centre.
