Warsaw to Gdańsk flights
Gdańsk lies 283 km (176 mi) north-west of Warsaw, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 7 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Warsaw | Gdańsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | Poland |
| Population | 1.7 million | 487,371 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Nearest large airport | WAW, 8 km out | GDN, 12 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Warsaw
Warsaw is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 12,106-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI, 35 km), Warsaw Radom Airport (RDO, 94 km).
Arriving in Gdańsk
Gdańsk is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport | GDN | 12 km (7 mi) | 9,186 ft | 489 ft |
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Staying in Gdańsk
Our booking partner lists 2,670+ places to stay in Gdańsk (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 379 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (185), and 5 are five-star. Across 671 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.1 out of 10. Guests have left 472,003 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Gdańsk from Warsaw?
283 km (176 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Warsaw.
How long does it take to get from Warsaw to Gdańsk by air?
About 1 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Warsaw and Gdańsk?
No, both are on Europe/Warsaw at the moment.
Which airports are used for Warsaw to Gdańsk flights?
Typically Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN).
Where can I stay in Gdańsk?
Our booking partner lists 2,670+ places to stay in Gdańsk, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.