Popular Airport | Heraklion Intl. | Nikos Kazantzakis Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 2 hour 40 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 2175 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Gdansk City Center
Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport
In Gdansk city, it is possible to get to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport from the central stations and elsewhere in 30-35 minutes by train, bus or tram. If you prefer a faster and more comfortable means of transportation, there are taxi and car rental companies from which you can get a service during day or night.
Train
It is very easy and economical to reach the airport by buses and trams as well as express and regional trains. One of the last three stops of the SKM trains in yellow or blue color is Gdansk Glowny central railway station. You can go to the airport in 30-40 minutes by a train leaving this station in the heart of the city. You can also arrive by using the Gdansk-Wrzessez and Gdansk city center - Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport trains, which depart every 15 minutes.
Bus
It is very affordable to use the Gdansk buses in your trip from the city center to the Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport. There are frequent bus stops in the city, and you can get your ticket from vending machines which have an English language option. The tickets you will buy in Gdansk, where there are different tariffs, will be valid in buses, trams and trains. You can choose the ticket fare that suits you best among alternatives such as single-use ticket and tickets valid for 1 hour, 12 hours, and 24 hours. Currently, the single-use ticket costs 3.20 Zlotys, while the 1 hour ticket costs 3.80 Zlotys. There are direct buses to the Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport from the Dworzec PKS station (directly opposite the main railway station), the main bus station in the city.
There are also buses to the airport departing from two major train stations and other central points in the city. The bus number 210, which has two different routes, goes directly to the Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport from both the central bus station and the train stations. Taking bus number 210, which departs every 30 minutes during the week and every 60 minutes on weekends, is the most practical way to get to the airport. You have to pay 3 Zlotys to take this bus.
If you will be travelling at night, you should use the N3 night bus which has the same route as 210. You can reach Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport in maximum 40 minutes. Other than that, 120 and 4A buses have similar stops with 210 lines. The bus number 122 from the Sopot Kamienny Potok district of Gdansk and the bus 110 from the Wrzeszcz train station are other alternatives that can be taken to get to the airport.
Tram
In Gdansk, where two types of trams, old and new, are serving, the new trams are regularly taking passengers from the city center to the airport. The tram you can use as a transit can be a practical means of transportation to get to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport because almost all of the tram lines pass through the city.
Taxi
Taxis are no doub the most preferred means of transport in Gdansk. But it's a good idea to make sure that the taxi driver is using a taximeter because of the widespread pirate taxiing in town. Taxi fares in Gdansk start at 7 Polish Zlotys. Then they charge a fee of 2.5 Zlotys per kilometer. The average cost of arriving by taxi to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport from the city center is 80 Zloty.
Car Rental
It is practical and cheap to go Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport, which is only 16 kilometers away from the city, by renting a car. It is possible to arrive at the airport in 20-25 minutes. Some of the domestic and foreign car rental companies located in the central regions of the city are Budget / Avis, Express, Panek, Enterprise, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty, Joka, Easy Terra Car Rental and Sixt. Once you have rented your car, you need to travel along the express way S6 (E8) which shortens the distance between Gdansk city center and Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport.
Airport Information
Gdansk Airport, also known as Lech Walesa, is located 16 kilometers west of Gdansk city center. There are VIP and rest rooms where you can spend time while waiting for your flight at the airport which has three terminals in total. In addition, there are facilities such as currency exchange, ATMs and banking facilities. In the cafés and restaurants you can taste local Polish dishes. In addition, free internet access is available at the airport, where travel agencies and car rental companies serve 24/7.
Transportation to Heraklion City Center from Airport
Heraklion Intl. | Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
Although Heraklion is the largest residential area in Crete, especially the old city district is proper for walking. You can explore the whole city with a comfortable shoe, but you should always consider the weather. On the other hand, it is possible to explore the city by participating in the tours of many tourism agencies. Public transportation in the city is provided by buses. You can get to the whole city by buses, which will take you from the main bus stops A, B, and C.
Of course, there are many ferry and boat services in Heraklion, the biggest port city of Crete island. From there you can travel to many ports such as Santorini, Ios, Mykonos or Rhodes. Daily ferry service to Piraeus Port is also organized. It is possible to reach Athens from this port. You can rent a car in the city. Motorcycles and scooters, as well as cars, are quite common. It provides not only an ideal way of transportation to visit the city in warm weather but also an easy access to the other settlements of Crete Island such as Ayios Nikolaos and Chania. You can reach these cities by following the E75 highway. Traffic in the city can be really busy from time to time. Usually, there is an irregular traffic flow and road works are done. You can see the taxi almost everywhere in the city. However, it is not allowed to stop a taxi on the road, you need to use the taxi stops. You can see the taxi stops in front of the port, the bus station, and the airport. It is possible to use it not only for short trips but also as a private tour vehicle as well.
Taxis do not have a standard price policy, so if you can agree on the fare you can travel the whole city by having breaks at the important places of the city. All signs in Crete Island are written in English, using Latin alphabet as well as Greek alphabet, so you will not have trouble during transportation. The most used transportation vehicle from Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport to the city center is taxi. Buses are available for those who prefer to use public transportation. If you rent a car at the airport, you can easily reach the surrounding cities, not just the city center.
Bus
You can use the buses to the city center from bus stops at the airport terminal exit. The services are quite frequent, buses depart every 5 minutes. The services are rare only on Sundays. Buses start to pick up passengers early in the morning and continue its services until late in the evening.
Taxi
You can easily see the taxi stop when you leave the airport arrival terminal. Getting to the city center by taxi is easy and fast. If you wish, you can reserve a taxi for you by contacting the airport taxi station in advance.
Rent a car
Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport has 9 different vehicle rental companies that you can rent cars or motorbikes. You can make your vehicle rental operations online before your flight. You must remember that you must have international competence in order to be able to drive in Crete. The airport is located right on the E75 highway.
