Private jet to Gdansk

The city on the Bay of Gdańsk is the largest of the Trójmiasto, the three neighbouring towns of Gdańsk, Sopot and Gdynia on the Polish Baltic coast. Much of the private traffic here is work: the Baltic Hub, the largest container terminal on the Baltic and the only one in Poland that takes ocean-going container ships, a refinery, shipyards, and the ports and service bases for the offshore wind farms being built off the coast. Shipowners, engineers and investors arrive at short notice and often leave the same day.

In summer the picture changes. The restored Main Town, the pier at Sopot, the beaches of the Hel Peninsula and the castle at Malbork bring families and weekend guests from Germany, Scandinavia and the UK. All of them land at Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport, inside the city limits 12 km from the Old Town. Customs, border police and handling are listed as available round the clock, and the airport requires no slots. Acting as a broker, we search operators across Europe and quote one price for the whole aircraft.

Fill in the route, the date and the number of passengers below, and a consultant will reply with aircraft options and the price.

Why business and leisure flyers choose a jet to the Baltic coast

Flight times to Lech Wałęsa Airport

Citation CJ3 times from the price tables below, including taxi, climb and descent:

• Copenhagen: 1:03 h, Berlin: 1:03 h
• Stockholm: 1:16 h, Prague: 1:16 h, Hamburg: 1:17 h
• Vienna: 1:29 h, Oslo: 1:35 h
• Munich: 1:38 h, Frankfurt: 1:39 h, Amsterdam: 1:48 h
• Zurich: 1:56 h, Milan Linate: 2:09 h
• Geneva: 2:15 h, Paris Le Bourget: 2:15 h, London Farnborough: 2:21 h, Nice: 2:30 h
• Madrid: 3:37 h, Larnaca: 3:56 h

Copenhagen and Berlin are both about 400 km away, and a light jet is on the ground in an hour. On the 2-2.5 hour sectors from London, Paris and Geneva the Citation XLS+ saves about 8 minutes. From Warsaw or Poznan a Pilatus PC-12 needs about an hour, and a jet saves only about 10 minutes. From New York the long-range types need 7:49-8:04 h non-stop.

Gdansk private jet prices

Prices are one way for the whole aircraft; handling, airport charges and passenger taxes come on top. They assume an aircraft standing near the departure airport, and the flight time shown is that of the first aircraft in the row.

From the European hubs and the Nordic capitals

Berlin and Copenhagen are the cheapest international sectors at EUR 8,500 in a CJ3. Stockholm, Prague and Hamburg cost EUR 9,500, London EUR 13,000 and Larnaca, the longest route in the table, costs EUR 18,000.

Domestic legs and short Baltic sectors

On the short routes within Poland and along the coast a turboprop costs clearly less than a jet for almost the same journey time:

From further afield in Europe

Long-haul

The port also draws shipowners and investors from outside Europe. From Dubai all three types fly non-stop; from New York the Challenger 650 needs a fuel stop:

The fare grows with flight time, plus a share for positioning the aircraft and crew. Departure taxes vary by country: about EUR 420 per passenger on a jet from France and about half on a turboprop; EUR 100 per passenger from Milan and EUR 200 from Rome, which falls above the Italian 1,500 km band; EUR 12 per passenger from Austria. Germany, Norway and the UK charge departure taxes; in the UK, Air Passenger Duty is at the standard rate on most jets and at the higher rate on aircraft of 20 t or more with fewer than 19 seats, and aircraft under 5.7 t are exempt. Sweden has no passenger tax, so a flight from Stockholm carries none. Charges at Gdansk are listed in the quote.

Business jet price per flight hour

Heavy Jets from EUR 8,300 / hour

Light Jets from EUR 3,200 / hour

Ultra Long Range Jets from EUR 12,000 / hour

Super Midsize Jets from EUR 6,300 / hour

Very Light Jets from EUR 2,500 / hour

Long Range Jets from EUR 9,800 / hour

Midsize Jets from EUR 4,500 / hour

Turboprops from EUR 2,000 / hour

Examples with all costs

Price per seat

One aircraft, one price: the more people travel together, the lower the cost per head. Passenger taxes are added per person:

Quick estimate online

The calculator gives a first figure for your route, date and group and sends it to your e-mail.

The airport, its handlers and the alternatives

Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN, EPGD), Port Lotniczy Gdańsk im. Lecha Wałęsy, lies in the Matarnia district at Rębiechowo, 12 km west of the Old Town and 149 m above sea level. Runway 11/29 is 2,800 m long and 45 m wide, and runway 29 has an ILS approved for Category IIIB, which allows landings in very low visibility.

Private passengers are handled away from the passenger terminal. Welcome Airport Services is the airport's handling agent, LS Airport Services serves general aviation and VIP flights, and a business aviation hangar run by General Aviation Airbase can take large aircraft. Which handling company receives you is confirmed in writing before payment.

Customs, immigration, handling and de-icing are listed as available at all hours, and the airport has no slot procedure. The tower publishes shorter hours than the airport itself, so a night arrival or departure is agreed with the handler before it is confirmed. The airport also handles helicopter crew changes for the offshore wind farms.

Fallback airports

The airfield at Gdynia-Kosakowo, north of Gdynia, is a naval base without civil traffic, and we do not plan landings there. When weather closes Gdansk, the fallback is chosen before departure with ground transport. Distances are straight-line from Lech Wałęsa:

Which aircraft suits the coast

The Phenom 300, the Citation XLS and the Legacy 650 are the types most often seen on routes to Gdansk. On sectors under about 600 km a turboprop has a clearly lower hourly rate, and the jet cannot use its speed advantage. A Baltic winter adds coats and boots to the luggage, so a party of six with suitcases is better placed in a midsize cabin.

Not sure which aircraft fits your group? Leave your number and a consultant will call you back.

Season by season on the bay

Demand on the coast follows the summer, with the business year running alongside:

For July and August weekends, book the aircraft two to three weeks ahead. From November to February a flight can often be arranged the same day.

From the airport to the Main Town, Sopot and Hel

Empty Legs around the Baltic

An Empty Leg is a flight the operator makes without passengers, for example after dropping clients or on the way back to base. Some aircraft are based at Gdansk itself, so empty sectors come up on both domestic and Baltic routes. Typical directions:

Empty Legs follow the operator's schedule, so they suit travellers who can move by a day or a few hours. Send the direction and dates to empty-legs@jets.flights, and we forward matching sectors.

Dogs and cats on board

Your dog or cat travels in the cabin with you, not in the hold, and the operator must approve the animal before booking. For Poland the EU rules apply:

• ISO microchip, implanted before the rabies vaccination.
• Rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travel for a first vaccination, at an age of at least 12 weeks.
• EU pet passport; animals from Great Britain need an animal health certificate, valid for 10 days from issue.
• Up to five animals per person, if the trip is not commercial.
• Poland does not require tapeworm treatment.

Mention the animal with the first request, not after booking, because it affects the choice of aircraft. Flights from outside the EU need the papers prepared earlier.

Entry rules, customs and taxes

Before you fly

• Passport or ID card for every passenger, children included.
• Passenger list with names, dates of birth and document numbers, the day before.
• Arrival and departure times, especially at night, so the handler can confirm them with the tower.
• Luggage count, including sailing bags, golf bags or equipment for the port.
• For a pet: passport or health certificate with the microchip and rabies details.
• Address in Gdansk, Sopot, Gdynia or on Hel, and whether a helicopter is needed.
• Company details for the invoice, including the VAT number.

How the booking works

1. Send the route, the date, the number of passengers and their luggage, and the address on the coast.
2. We confirm the handler at Lech Wałęsa and, for a late arrival, the tower hours.
3. We send 2-4 options with the operator, model, year of build, cabin photos and the price for the whole aircraft.
4. You sign the contract and pay; we confirm handling, the car or helicopter and catering.
5. Arrive 20-30 minutes before take-off on the day. In Gdansk the car waits at the general aviation exit or, with a pass, at the aircraft steps.

Our team

Charlotte McKinney

Commercial Director

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Henry Richter

Head of Aviation Department and Data Protection Officer

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Emma Miller

Director of Development

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Liam Bishop

Senior Aviation Consultant

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Aviation Consultant

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Aviation Consultant

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Private flights to Gdansk: questions and answers

• • What does a private jet to Gdansk cost?

  • A turboprop from Warsaw or Poznan costs from EUR 7,000 one way, a light jet from Berlin or Copenhagen EUR 8,500 and from London EUR 13,000, for the whole aircraft. Handling and passenger taxes appear separately in the quote.

• • How far is the airport from Sopot?

  • About 15 km, 20-30 minutes by car. The Main Town is about 12 km and Gdynia about 25 km away.

• • How long is the flight from London?

  • 2:21 h from Farnborough in a Citation CJ3 and 2:10 h in a Challenger 350. Gdansk is one hour ahead of UK time.

• • Can I land in Gdansk at night?

  • Yes. Customs, border police, handling and de-icing are listed round the clock and no slot is needed, but the tower hours are shorter, so we agree night times with the handler first.

• • Can a private jet land at Gdynia?

  • No. The airfield at Gdynia-Kosakowo is a naval base without civil traffic. All business jets for the Trójmiasto use Lech Wałęsa Airport.

• • Is a turboprop a good choice for Gdansk?

  • On sectors up to about 600 km, yes. From Warsaw or Poznan a Pilatus PC-12 takes about an hour and costs less than a jet.

• • Do I need a passport?

  • Within Schengen there is no border control, but every passenger still needs a valid passport or ID card for the operator's list. Flights from the UK clear passport control on arrival.

• • Can my dog fly with me?

  • Yes, beside you in the cabin. The dog needs a microchip, an EU pet passport and a rabies vaccination at least 21 days old; no tapeworm treatment is needed for Poland.

• • Are there Empty Legs to Gdansk?

  • Yes, mainly with Warsaw, Scandinavia and Germany, and in summer from Hamburg and Berlin. Mail your route and travel window to empty-legs@jets.flights.

• • When is it hardest to get an aircraft?

  • On July and August weekends, around the Open'er Festival and St Dominic's Fair. From November to February availability is best.

• • How do I get to the Hel Peninsula?

  • By car in 1.5-2 hours, longer on summer weekends, or by helicopter in about 20 minutes to a landing site agreed in advance.