Getting from Poznan airport to city centre

written by Maciek Bogdanski

Poznan Airport (Lawica Airport) is located about 7 kilometres west of Poznan city centre. This is the only airport near Poznan, and although it’s not the biggest airport in Poland, it has been serving more passengers every year. The airport is conveniently connected to the old town by public transport. However, you need to change from bus to tram on the way.

If you are considering coming to Poland through other airports, read our articles on getting from the airport to the centre of Gdansk, Warsaw, Krakow and Wroclaw.

By bus and tram

A bus is the only option if you want to go from Poznan Airport to the city centre with public transport. There are bus stops just in front of the terminal, or about 300 metres away for two more buses. You may buy tickets at the ticket machine inside the terminal, onboard or with a mobile App (we recommend Jakdojade App)

During the day

There is a bus (route 159, direction “Poznan Glowny”) going from Poznan Airport to the main train station in Poznan. It departs every 20-30 minutes. To go to the city centre, you need to get off the bus one stop before the railway station (Rondo Kaponiera bus stop). There you need to change to the tram that goes towards the city centre (lines 2, 5, 8, 13). The whole trip should take no more than 45 minutes, so a 45-minute ticket (6 PLN) should be enough. There are two more buses (177, 148), but they don’t depart from the airport. To board them, you need to get to the bus stop “Malechowska” located about 300 meters from the airport.

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At night

To get from Poznan Airport to the city centre at night, you need to get on bus 222 from the airport (direction Mogilenska) and get off one stop before the train station (Rondo Kaponiera bus station). There you need to get on bus number 231, and leave at the bus stop “Wroclawska”. From here you need to walk for about 5 minutes. The whole trip at night should take about 55 minutes, so you need a 90-minute ticket (8 PLN).

You may read more information about public transport in Poznan and check all ticket options here.

Getting to city centre by taxi

iTaxi is the taxi company recommended by the airport. To take that taxi you need to install their app from Google Store or Apple Store, and use it to book the taxi. Taxi from the airport to the city centre should cost about 20-30 PLN, but always remember to check the price list on the taxi rear door. Uber or FreeNow are usually better and safer, as you always know the price before entering the vehicle. Avoid non-corporate taxis, as most frauds are reported after riding with them.

Taxi from Poznan Airport to city centre
Taxi from Poznan Airport to city centre

We also have a discount code lqnfsq07p for you if you decide to travel by FreeNow. It is an official taxi that works like Bolt or Uber. If you enter this code in FreeNow App you will receive a voucher for 20 PLN (about 5 EUR).

Staying at the Poznan Airport 

If instead of going to Poznan city centre you need or want to stay at the airport, there are a couple of hotels or homestays around. The nearest: Moxy Poznan Airport and  Comm Hotel Poznan Airport are just in front of the airport. But if you may walk a bit more from the airport or arrange a transfer, look for more options here.

Poznan Airport is located in a residential area – so if you want to buy or eat something at a reasonable price without going far away from the airport, you will find supermarkets and restaurants within walking distance.

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