Business Class Flights to Gdansk, Poland

Located on Poland’s Baltic Sea coast near the outlet of the Motlawa River, the city of Gdansk is main port in Poland. Gdansk is also one of the country’s largest cities. Together with its neighboring municipalities, Gdynia and Sopot, Gdansk is part of a metro area that is home to 1.5 million people, many of whom hail from across the world to live and work in an international port city with a rich history.

Flights to Gdansk, Poland, arrive at Gdansk Lech Walesa International Airport (GDN), which is located about seven miles north of the city. It is the third-busiest airport in Poland, serving about six million passengers each year.

Many of the people who fly to Gdansk for business reasons work in the shipping and logistics industry. The Port of Gdansk is one of the largest and busiest seaports in the Baltic, serving ships that carry cargo such as petroleum products and coal and raw materials such as steel. The port’s Deepwater Container Terminal serves container ships carrying consumer goods such as electronics and clothing, as well as perishable items like produce.

The port also serves passenger ships and ferries that carry people to and from other Baltic ports and cruise ships.

The history of Gdansk dates back to the 14th century when its port was an important center for shipbuilding and international trade. Some of the city’s medieval buildings can still be seen, and many of the tourists who fly to Gdansk spend time visiting its historic neighborhoods. Among the city’s most iconic sites is Neptune’s Fountain, built in the early 17the century, which marks the entrance to the Long Market. Gdansk’s 17th century fortification walls are still standing, and Saint Catherine’s Church, a Gothic-style brick structure built in the early 13th century, is the oldest church in the city. St. Mary’s Basilica is also a popular destination, and visitors can ascend over 400 steps to get an incredible view of Gdansk from St. Mary’s central location. 

For visitors to Gdansk’s Long Market and historic port, one of the most iconic sites is known simply as “The Crane.” Both a fortified protection to the city and a structure with commercial significance, The Crane also the largest port cranes from medieval Europe. Its iconic visage is in the backdrop of many postcards and photos of tourists who fly to Gdansk. 

The city’s museums are also popular with visitors. Tourists who book flights to Gdansk have several museums to choose from depending on their tastes and interests. The city’s largest and most popular museums include the Polish National Museum; the National Maritime Museum; and the Museum of the Second World War, which is located in a contemporary building and opened in 2017. The Museum of the Second World War is also accompanied by Westerplatte, which is considered to be the location where the “first shots” of World War II took place between the German and Polish armies. 

Some of the people who fly to Gdansk are sports fans. The city and its surrounding metro area are home to several popular professional teams. Gdansk’s football (soccer) team, Lechia Gdansk, plays its home games at the city’s Polsat Plus Arena Gdansk, a 41,600-seat stadium that is the third-largest in Poland. Other popular sports in the city include rugby, motorcycle racing, handball, ice hockey, and volleyball.

Students from across Poland and Eastern Europe book cheap flights to Gdansk to study at the city’s universities. More than 60,000 students live and study in the city. The city’s largest university, the University of Gdansk, is considered one of the best in Poland. Gdansk is also home to the Gdansk University of Technology, the Gdansk Medical University, the Academy of Physical Education and Sport of Gdansk, and the Gdansk Musical Academy.

Notable people who were born or lived in Gdansk include 20th century novelist Gunter Grass who won the 1999 Nobel Prize in Literature; chess grandmaster Robert Kempinski, and polar explorer Marek Kaminski.