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27.02.2026 | 12:00

Thanks to the support of the Airport, a unique amber cannon returns to Gdansk

An exceptional artifact of European amber craftsmanship has been successfully reacquired. The cannon is made of amber and gold and is adorned with precious stones. It was created around 1660 in Gdansk and, after centuries, is returning to the city of its origin. The object was purchased by means of the Museum of Gdansk’s own funds, a grant from the Ministry of Culture, and with the support of Gdansk Airport and the Totalizator Sportowy Foundation.The exhibit arrived in Gdansk in April 2025. After conducting authentication tests and analyses by external experts, the Museum began the process of securing external funding. The purchase was finalized at the end of December 2025. The cannon can now be viewed as part of the permanent exhibition at the Amber Museum in Gdansk.“The cannon is part of Gdansk’s heritage - its craftsmanship, traditions, and identity. At the same time, it fits into the long-term strategy of building Gdansk’s brand as the World Capital of Amber. Thanks to such objects, we can tell this story in a more compelling and complete way,” said Waldemar Ossowski, Director of the Museum of Gdansk.The authorship of the cannon is attributed to Michael Schödelock, one of the most outstanding amber craftsmen of 17th-century Gdansk. From 1827 until 1999, the artifact was owned by the French branch of the Rothschild family, a well-known banking dynasty. During World War II, the work was looted by Nazi Germany, but after the war it was returned to its owners. In 2000, the object was sold at auction at Christie’s. Later offered again by Galerie Kugel in Paris, initially for € 950,000, it was ultimately sold to the Museum of Gdansk for € 650,000.

05.02.2026 | 12:00

A new airline operates flights from Gdansk to Iceland

Icelandair will launch service this autumn offering direct connections to Reykjavík. Among other things, this airline offers passengers very attractive connections to North America. Gdansk is the first airport in Poland from which Icelandair will operate.From September 18, 2026, the carrier will launch three weekly flights between Gdansk and Keflavík International Airport - on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. From October 25 to March 15, an additional Saturday flight will be added. The aircraft will depart from Iceland at 7:20 a.m. and land in Gdansk at 11:55 a.m. The return flight from Gdansk is scheduled for 12:50 p.m., with arrival at 3:50 p.m.Passengers landing at the Icelandic hub in Keflavík will be able to take advantage of convenient connections to major North American cities, including New York City, Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Miami, as well as to Canada - Toronto and Vancouver. Iceland has an excellent location midway between Europe and North America.Icelandair is the 12th airline in the route network from Gdansk. Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport is the first airport in Poland chosen by this new airline.“The new connection is a major milestone for Icelandair. For the first time, we are entering the Polish market. It is a positive step on many levels: it facilitates travel home for the Polish diaspora and Icelanders alike, while positioning Iceland as a hub for travelers seeking direct connections to Iceland or onward flights to North America. The location of our hub allows us to efficiently serve the market, and we are pleased to open our doors to Poland,” said Bogi Nils Bogason, CEO of Icelandair.“As a regional airport, we are growing and strengthening our role in the European route network, serving around 100 destinations and significant international traffic. We are part of a larger transport and economic system, where strong aviation hubs such as London, Oslo and Copenhagen help drive the traffic and regional accessibility. Now, Reykjavík - Keflavík joins this group thanks to Icelandair, offering connections - including transatlantic ones - with very convenient transfers,” said Tomasz Kloskowski, President of Gdansk Airport.Thanks to the route operated by Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, Gdansk is becoming a new gateway to Iceland, which is home to a growing Polish community. This new route will make it easier for Poles to stay in touch with their relatives in the home country, while Icelanders living in Poland will find it easier to visit their families in Reykjavík.Icelandair, founded in 1937, is the national carrier of Iceland domiciled in Reykjavík. The airline offers connections to nearly 70 destinations - not only in North America but also across Europe.

28.01.2026 | 15:00

Nearly 7.4 million passengers in 2025

Gdańsk Airport sums up 2025. We have the best passenger traffic in our history and solid financial results. Last year, nearly 7.4 million passengers used Gdańsk Airport, which means an increase of more than 10% compared to 2024. Specifically, in 2025 Gdańsk Airport handled 7,393,016 passengers. In the same period, 61,554 air operations were carried out, i.e. take-offs and landings, which represents an 8.3% year-over-year increase.Gdańsk Airport also achieved very good results in the financial area. Profit on sales in 2025 amounted to nearly PLN 80 million, and net profit to PLN 62.5 million.“The 2025 results confirm that Gdańsk Airport is on a stable long-term growth path. The scale of passenger traffic and our strong financial position allow us to continue investing consistently in infrastructure development, service quality and new destinations, responding to the growing needs of the region and the aviation market” – emphasised Tomasz Kloskowski, CEO of Gdańsk Airport. Among the destinations our passengers chose last year, the top places once again were: London (538,270 passengers), Oslo (486,957) and Copenhagen (428,582). Wizz Air had the largest share in regular traffic in 2025. It handled 44.2% of passengers in Gdańsk, followed by Ryanair (37.1%). These were followed by LOT Polish Airlines (4.5%) and Lufthansa (4.3%). In scheduled traffic in 2025, completely new flights from Gdańsk appeared: to Madrid, Catania, Budapest, Bucharest and Bratislava, and after many years the connection to Poprad returned, which currently enjoys very strong interest from both Polish and Slovak passengers. In December 2025, we again had Jet2.com’s festive flights from Manchester and Birmingham dedicated, among others, to tourists wishing to visit Gdańsk and the Christmas market. Last year, the airline added a festive connection from Newcastle, and, in 2026, it will also add flights from London-Gatwick and East Midlands. Throughout 2025, there were a total of 98 scheduled connections from Gdańsk to 27 countries in Europe, operated by 11 airlines. In non-scheduled traffic, mainly charter flights, the Gdańsk Airport had 672,325 passengers, 5% more than in 2024. Most tourists flew to Turkey, Egypt and Greece. However, new flights to Kenya (Mombasa), Sri Lanka (Colombo) and Morocco (Agadir) also appeared in travel agencies’ offers. In the cargo segment in 2025, nearly 11 thousand tonnes of freight and mail were handled at Gdańsk Airport. This is a result lower by more than 8% compared to the previous year.Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport is the largest airport in northern Poland, third in the country by number of passengers handled, and one of the fastest-growing regional airports.

22.01.2026 | 10:00

Changing places facilities at Gdansk Airport

A changing places facility [Polish: “komfortka”] is a room equipped with a changing table or a couch with a lift that can accommodate and lift both a child and an adult. We have installed a total of four ceiling lifts on rails and four foldable and adjustable wall couches at the Airport.We have changing places facilities in four locations in the Passenger Terminal. One is located in the public area, on the ground floor, behind the check-in desks. The second is in the Baggage Claim Hall, on the ground floor. The third is located in the Departure Hall, in the Schengen area, behind the exit from the Aelia shop. The fourth is in the non-Schengen area. The rooms are marked with special graphics. “At Gdansk Airport, we strive to ensure the comfort of all passengers, including those with special needs. We are very keen to improve accessibility. Thanks to feedback from passengers, we have decided to install special lifts and couches in four bathrooms in the Passenger Terminal to serve people with disabilities and their carers," says Tomasz Kloskowski, President of Gdansk Airport. The Airport’s changing places facilities were also visited by Sylwia Błach - a blogger, writer and author of books, including children’s books about disability such as “Nie znajdziesz mnie po śladach stóp” (English: “You Won’t Find Me by My Footprints”). A wheelchair user herself, she leads a very active lifestyle and travels frequently. “I am a huge fan of Changing Places facilities, because they give people with disabilities greater independence. Having such facilities at the airport will make travelling much easier for us,” she said.The hoists and changing benches installed in the Airport’s changing places facilities were supplied and installed by LeviCare. LeviCare is a Polish manufacturer and distributor of specialized systems and medical devices designed to support the care of people with disabilities and reduced mobility. The company focuses on removing architectural barriers and improving the quality of life of dependent individuals, as well as their families and carers. LeviCare offers equipment and solutions that assist with daily care activities, transfers and rehabilitation. Its products are used in private homes, public buildings, care and rehabilitation centres, as well as hospitals.The company has been operating since 2016 and is constantly developing, expanding its product range and improving its solutions. Since August 2025, LeviCare has been operating from its new headquarters in Gdansk at ul. Astronomów 18C, near the Airport, serving customers in Poland, Europe and worldwide.

16.01.2026 | 14:00

The first modern scanners will be available in Gdansk in July.

The latest generation of EDSCB C3 scanners (Explosive Detection Systems for Cabin Baggage, standard C3) allows hand luggage to be checked using computer tomography technology. It produces 3D images, which means that hand luggage can contain laptops and other large electrical devices, as well as liquids, aerosols and gels (with a maximum capacity of 2 litres per container). This technological solution will significantly speed up and facilitate security checks at airports, while increasing the detection of threats.The new scanners will be delivered to Gdansk Airport by a consortium of two companies selected in a tender: Dimark from Poznań and Anglosec from Warsaw. The new scanners should be installed and commissioned in July 2026. The contract is worth over PLN 9 million. "The implementation of the first scanners for cabin baggage screening using computed tomography technology in July 2026 is an important part of the modernization process at Gdansk Airport. The modern equipment will enable more efficient and effective security checks, while raising the Airport to a higher level of technological development. This is an investment that improves the standard of passenger service and confirms our consistent efforts to develop airport infrastructure," said Tomasz Kloskowski, President of Gdansk Airport.After the first two modern scanners start operating in Gdansk in July, the Airport will gradually order and purchase more. Ultimately, there should be as many as 12. Computed tomography scanners create detailed 3D images, making it easier for operators to detect explosives and illegal items, even in microscopic quantities. They allow for faster check-in, reduce queues and the number of devices needed, while consuming less energy. Certified by the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) and the US TSA, they comply with the highest European and global security standards.Hand luggage is placed on a conveyor belt and the scanner takes a series of X-ray images from different angles, creating a three-dimensional model of the contents. Operators can rotate the image on their monitors and analyse the interior of the luggage with unprecedented precision. The system simultaneously examines the chemical composition of items for the presence of explosives and drugs.

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