Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport
Katowice, Poland
Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport
Silesia's international gateway serving southern Poland.
- ›Renamed after Polish statesman Wojciech Korfanty in 2023.
- ›Ryanair operates one of its Polish bases at Katowice Airport.
- ›The airport is located near Pyrzowice, not within Katowice city limits.
- ›It serves the Upper Silesian metropolitan area, one of Poland's largest urban agglomerations.
- ›Operated by Górnośląskie Towarzystwo Lotnicze (GTL), a regional joint-stock company.
Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport, named after the Silesian activist and politician Wojciech Korfanty, serves the Upper Silesia conurbation — one of Poland's most densely populated urban regions. Originally a military airfield, it has grown into a significant regional hub handling millions of passengers annually. Its location near Pyrzowice, about 30 kilometres north of central Katowice, makes it a practical gateway for Silesia, Kraków, and the broader southern Poland corridor.
- Terminal A — The main passenger terminal handling scheduled and charter flights, featuring check-in halls, retail, and departure gates.
- Terminal B — A supplementary terminal primarily used during peak periods and for low-cost carrier overflow traffic.
- Bus service KM Pyrzowice connecting the airport to Katowice central bus station
- Direct bus connections to Sosnowiec, Będzin, and Częstochowa
- Taxi and ride-hailing services available at the arrivals forecourt
- Car rental desks from major providers including Hertz, Avis, and Europcar
- Shuttle services to Kraków operated by private operators
- Private transfer companies serving the broader Silesian agglomeration
- Hampton by Hilton Katowice Airport (Pyrzowice)
- Airport Hotel Oskar (Pyrzowice)
- Mercure Katowice Centrum
- Hotel Monopol Katowice
- Holiday Inn Dąbrowa Górnicza
Inside the terminal, passengers can find a modest selection of cafés, fast-food outlets, and grab-and-go snack bars suitable for short layovers. Airside options expand slightly past security with coffee chains and Polish casual dining. For a broader culinary experience, the city of Katowice — roughly 30 minutes by bus — offers traditional Silesian cuisine including żurek and rolada śląska at numerous restaurants.
- Allow extra time for ground transport; the airport sits 30 km from Katowice city centre and road traffic can be unpredictable.
- Bus tickets to the city can be purchased at the airport — validate your ticket immediately upon boarding.
- Currency exchange desks are available in the terminal, but ATMs often offer more competitive rates.
- The airport serves several Ryanair and Wizz Air routes, so check baggage rules and online check-in deadlines carefully before arrival.
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