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2026

21.07.2026 | 09:30

Almost 3.7 million passengers at Gdansk in the first half of 2026

During the first six months of 2026, Gdansk Airport handled 3,694,606 passengers. This is 11 per cent more than in the same period of 2025. There were 31,754 flight operations, 14 per cent more than a year ago. Charter traffic increased by almost 16 per cent.“Air traffic figures show that passengers are not discouraged by the global situation and the crises we are facing. We have seen an 11 per cent increase in passengers served in the first half of the year, and I consider this to be a spectacular result. Over these two quarters, there were nearly 16 per cent more tourists in the charter sector who have already flown to destinations including Turkey and Egypt. However, the summer holidays will tell us the most about the whole year, but we are observing significant increases even now. “In June this year alone, Wizz Air carried 28 per cent more passengers in Gdansk than in June 2025, Ryanair carried almost 16 per cent more, and LOT carried over 26 per cent more,” said Tomasz Kloskowski, President of Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport.In the first six months of 2026, Gdansk Airport handled 282,798 passengers on charter flights, exactly 15.8 per cent more than in the corresponding period of 2025. The largest numbers of passengers travelled to Antalya in Turkey and to Marsa Alam and Hurghada in Egypt.Wizz Air held the largest market share in scheduled traffic during the first half of 2026. It operated 45.4 per cent of all flights from Gdansk, followed by Ryanair (36.6 per cent) and LOT Polish Airlines in the third place (5.1 per cent).The most popular destinations chosen by passengers flying from Gdansk in the first half of this year remained unchanged: London (242,149) and Oslo (217,333), with Copenhagen (201,926) in the third place.In the first half of the year, 5,568 tonnes of cargo were handled at the Airport. This represents an increase of 3.8 per cent compared with 2025.During the first two quarters of 2026, Gdansk Airport generated PLN 44.3 million in sales revenue and PLN 37 million in net profit.

03.07.2026 | 12:00

3D scanners are now in operation in Gdansk

Gdansk Airport has introduced state-of-the-art scanners to screen passengers’ hand luggage. Thanks to these scanners, security checks should take less time, and travellers do not need to remove electronic devices, liquids, gels or aerosols from their suitcases and backpacks.The new devices are the latest generation of EDSCB C3 (Explosive Detection Systems for Cabin Baggage) scanners. Using computed tomography technology, 3D images are generated, meaning that hand luggage may contain laptops and other large electronic devices, as well as liquids, aerosols and gels in individual containers of up to 2 litres.“We are currently testing the effectiveness of the new scanners. The results so far are promising. We hope that this new technological solution will significantly speed up and simplify security checks, whilst improving the detection of threats. This has been the experience at other airports so far,” said Łukasz Kunowski, Security Director at Gdansk Airport.These new scanners produce an extremely accurate 3D image of the interior of a suitcase. Advanced algorithms automatically detect hazardous materials. Passengers do not need to waste time unpacking laptops, tablets or toiletries. For Airport Security staff, this means a significant reduction in the need for manual baggage searches. These scanners operate in conjunction with the cabin baggage handling system and the automatic tray return system. The new scanners replace the conventional X-ray devices previously in use.Gdansk Airport initially purchased two new scanners. They now intend to order a further nine units. Ultimately, there will be eleven new security screening lanes. There are also plans to purchase six Body Scanners that do not use ionising radiation. These scanners will enable the detection of dangerous objects concealed under clothing.“We hope that by spring 2027, all the new 3D scanners will be in operation at Gdansk Airport. This will significantly increase the capacity of security screening, making it more comfortable for passengers, simpler for our staff, and, above all, more effective in detecting threats and enhancing security. We want to lift the restrictions on the amount of liquids allowed through security checks much sooner, including at older-model scanners. However, before this can happen, we need time to implement the procedures and test the new solutions,” added Łukasz Kunowski.The new EDSCB C3 scanners were supplied to Gdansk Airport by a consortium of Dimark and Anglosec companies. The contract value was over 9 million PLN.

30.06.2026 | 12:00

Ukraine Recovery Conference – URC 2026

On 25 June 2026, Gdansk Airport handled a total of 303 take-offs and landings. This is a record number for a single day. Some of these operations were linked to the International Ukraine Recovery Conference, which took place in Gdansk on 25–26 June. Most of the 7,500 participants arrived in Gdansk via Gdansk Airport.In Gdansk and at the Airport, we hosted nineteen top-level state delegations, including prime ministers and presidents, European Commission President - Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President - António Costa, and World Bank President - Ajay Banga.The first guests arrived at Gdansk Airport as early as Wednesday, 24 June. The most important delegations arrived on HEAD-status flights – that is, carrying heads of state – whilst others arrived on government aircraft of a lower status. There were also flights operated by military aircraft. Many conference participants travelled to the venue on scheduled flights, which were operated by larger aircraft than usual for the occasion.During this period, 50 aircraft landings took place in Gdansk solely in connection with the Conference. As a result, on Thursday, 25 June, this year’s record for the total number of operations handled in a single day was set, with as many as 303.A large number of staff were involved, including those from the Operations Department, the Maintenance Department and the Airport Security Service. The staff of the Airport’s VIP Lounge handled passengers from 45 scheduled flights and 52 private and government flights.A total of around 5,000 business representatives attended the two-day Conference in Gdansk dedicated to the reconstruction of Ukraine following the war damage. During the Conference, nearly 200 agreements and letters of intent were signed.

26.05.2026 | 08:00

Temporary procedures for Gdańsk Airport (EPGD/GDN) during Ukraine Recovery Conference – URC 2026 applicable between 24-26 JUNE 2026

1. GENERAL INFORMATIONSDue to expected increased air traffic on June 24-26 related to the Ukraine Recovery Conference URC 2026 to effectively use the existing airport infrastructure and related facilities, we ‘d like to inform you about temporary procedures and restrictions that will be applied at Gdansk lech Wałęsa Airport.OBJECTIVESThe objectives of the Document are to implement a set of procedures in order to maintain efficient regular traffic flow, to maintain additional traffic within the special conditions, to grant all ground support for efficient use of the existing airport infrastructure and related services and to inform all aircraft operators about the temporary procedures and limitations applicable at Gdańsk Lech Walesa aerodrome.2. TEMPORARY PROCEDURESThe Gdańsk Airport Operations Department will be responsible for allocating parking spaces (coordination).Approval for landing and parkingIn case of non-scheduled flights it is required to obtain approval for landing and parking from the Airport Duty Officer. The request must contain the following information:• planned date and time of landing (ETA) at EPGD aerodrome• planned date and time of departure (ETD) from EPGD aerodrome;• aircraft type and ICAO fire-fighting category for this type;• call sign and flight number;• ICAO or IATA code of departure aerodrome;• ICAO or IATA code of destination aerodrome;• confirmation of provided handling service;Requests:• shall be submitted at least 72 hours before ETA;• including incomplete information will not be considered;• submitted without a required time notice may be rejected;• shall be addressed to: ops@airport.gdansk.pl.• Responses will be made by Operations Department of Gdańsk Airport only by means of e-mail not ater than 24 hours before ETA.• Number of clearance shall be placed in Item 18 of FPL after RMK designator.3. LIMITAITONSThe limitations do not apply to regular aircrafts based at Gdansk Lech Wałęsa Airport, scheduled flights of carriers operating regularly at Gdańsk Lecha Wałęsa Airport, and flights with the followings statuses: HOSP, SAR, HUM, EMER and HEAD.The crew must stay on board during the ground time in order to ensure an efficient refueling procedure and the ability to change the parking stand.Failure to comply with the provisions may result in lack of available stand and delays as well as other difficulties for the carrier and its clients for which the aerodrome administration shall not bear responsibility.In case of changing the type of aircraft, the aircraft operator is obliged to request again a parking approval.Due to the limited number of stands and large number of planned operations, refusal to grant approval for parking may be expected. In case the approval for longer parking has not been granted, aircraft relocation to alternative aerodrome.4. PROVIDING GROUND HANDLING AT GDAŃSK LECH WAŁĘSA AIRPORTAircraft operators are obliged to contact with ground handling company at least one week before scheduled arrival to ensure that all necessary details for the operation are arranged and cleared including refueling and possibility of push back of a given type of aircraft.The air carrier is obliged to confirm that the ground handling agent is in possession of a tow bar enabling aircraft towing/push back. If there is no such tow bar available, an air carrier is obliged to have it on board or use a push back (towing) procedure agreed with the handling agent. The confirmation shall be given to the Operations Department of Gdańsk Airport while requesting a stand.The ground handling company will send the confirmation of handling service with the specified details of service. All ground handling services must be ordered in advance.Ground handling agent will not guarantee any services requested after arrival at the airport and may refuse the performance of this kind of service.Aircraft operators with confirmed handling service will be given priority.It is recommended that all airport, fuel and handling fees should be performed in the form of pre-payment before the arrival of the flight according to the service request. The corrections will be made after 21 days of the flight operation.Aircraft operators with parked aircraft and where crew have left the aircraft for a period greater than 30 minutes should ensure that a representative is appointed with the authority and expertise to move the aircraft at short notice. Contact details should be provided to the ground handling company.5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAny additional information related to limitations in the aerodrome availability or their earlier cancellation will be published by NOTAM.Additional information may be obtained from the Airport Duty Officer:Working hours: H24Phone: +48-58-348-1159Mobile: +48-606-268-370E-mail: duty@airport.gdansk.pl You can find the document here

15.04.2026 | 14:00

Nearly 1.5 million passengers in Gdansk in the first quarter of 2026

In the first three months of 2026, Gdansk Airport handled 1,476,668 passengers. This is 7.1% more than in the same period of 2025. There were 13,066 flight operations, an increase of 14% compared to last year. Charter traffic grew significantly.“The growth rate of passengers handled in the first quarter of this year is slightly lower than we had planned. It stands at 7%, whereas we expected 10%. However, we still anticipate that over the course of the entire year, passenger traffic will increase enough to exceed 8 million passengers. The turbulence in air traffic related to the conflict in the Middle East has not affected us so far. Namely, during the winter period, Gdansk Airport does not have many charter connections to the Middle East or to regions reached via airports such as Doha or Dubai which have been affected by the war. Looking at the entire aviation market, only some flights are currently being canceled, and ticket prices must be higher due to rising aviation fuel costs. However, there is no need to raise the alarm yet - let us continue to monitor the situation, especially how the summer season develops,” commented Tomasz Kloskowski, President of Gdansk Airport.The most popular destinations chosen by our passengers in the first quarter of this year were London (106,494) and Oslo (92,508), followed by Copenhagen (88,890) in third place.We have seen a significant increase in non-scheduled air traffic, including charter flights. In the first quarter of 2026, we handled 80,714 passengers, a rise of 62.2% compared to the same period in 2025. The largest number of travelers flew to Egypt, Turkey, Spain, and Morocco.In scheduled traffic, the largest market share in the first quarter of 2026 was held by Wizz Air, which accounted for 46.9% of connections in Gdansk. It was followed by Ryanair (34.1%) and LOT Polish Airlines (5%) in third place.In the first three months of 2026, “Port Lotniczy” [Airport] Company generated PLN 13.983 million in sales profit and PLN 12.997 million in net profit.During the first quarter of this year, 2,642 tonnes of cargo were handled at our Airport.

02.04.2026 | 09:00

ORP Sokół lands at Gdansk Airport

The terminal of Gdansk Airport has become the home port for a submarine - specifically, a replica of ORP Sokół.The original vessel is located at the Naval Museum in Gdynia, along the representative Seaside Boulevard. From 2002 to 2018, the submarine served in the Polish Navy, taking part in numerous allied and national exercises, mainly in the Baltic Sea.The appearance of the ORP Sokół model in the airport setting is the result of cooperation between Tomasz Kloskowski, President of Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport, and Tomasz Miegoń, Director of the Naval Museum in Gdynia.The passenger terminal space was considered an excellent place to showcase one of flagship exhibits of the Museum of Gdynia. The submarine model may intrigue and attract the Airport passengers while also promoting one of Gdynia’s major tourist attractions.The ORP Sokół model measures 23.7 meters in length and was made at a 1:20 scale using polyester materials. The replica was created by a renowned Gdansk model maker, Tomasz Poręba, whose works enrich exhibitions in many museums across Gdynia, Gdansk and the Pomeranian region.History of ORP Sokół:1. On February 14, 1967, the flag of the Royal Norwegian Navy was raised on the submarine KNM Stord (S-308). Kobben-class submarines were built to strengthen NATO’s northern flank. With financial support from the United States, as many as 15 vessels of this type were constructed between 1964 and 1967. They were based in Bergen until the early 21st century, when a decision was made to decommission them. 2. On June 4, 2002, the vessel entered service in the Polish Navy as ORP Sokół, the third ship to bear this name under the Polish flag. It was the first of four Kobben-class submarines (Sokół, Kondor, Sęp, and Bielik) in the Submarine Squadron.3. On June 8, 2018, ORP Sokół ended its service under the white-and-red flag. All Polish Kobben-class submarines were decommissioned between 2017 and 2022.In 2020, the Naval Museum in Gdynia took over Sokół. Work to adapt the vessel for exhibition purposes continued until November 2024. 4. In 2025, ORP Sokół was opened to visitors.

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