Cheap flights from Madrid to Gdansk

January is the cheapest month on this route, and the winter weeks around it stay close behind. Summer and the run-up to Christmas are when fares climb, especially over the holidays, when people in both Madrid and Gdansk travel home. Midweek departures are usually quieter than weekend ones, and Tuesday and Wednesday flights are the easiest to price well. Baltic winters in Gdansk are dark and cold, while late spring and early autumn are mild, so decide first whether you want the lowest fare or the better weather. Book early for summer, when direct seats go first.

Several carriers sell seats between Madrid and Gdansk. Ryanair, Wizz Air, Wizz Air Malta, Wizz Air UK, Easyjet and Norwegian are the low-cost names you will see most often, and their tickets are built around a seat and a small bag. Iberia, Air Nostrum, LOT Polish Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines sit at the full-service end, where more is bundled into the fare and where your trip may run through a hub instead of flying straight there. Before you pay, look at what each fare actually covers and whether your itinerary is one ticket or two, because that decides what happens if a leg is delayed.

Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport is your arrival point, and it lies outside the city rather than in the middle of it, so build in time for the transfer to the centre and the old town. Ground transport runs into town through the day, but late arrivals leave you with fewer options, so check the last connection that fits your flight before you book. On the Madrid side you leave from Barajas, the city's only airport, which keeps the departure decision simple. If you land after dark in winter, keep your first evening plans loose.

Currency

PLZ (zł)

Power sockets

Type C, E · 230 V

Language

Polish

Emergency number

112, 986, 997

Driving side

right

Calling code

+48

Internet domain

.pl

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Gdansk

488 k (2024)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Warsaw)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check what your low-cost fare includes before you plan on a checked bag.
• Madrid flies from Barajas only, so there is no second airport to compare.
• If your trip is two separate tickets, leave room for a missed connection and a rebooking.
• Make sure your travel document is valid for the whole trip and meets Poland's entry rules.
• Aim for January if you want the lowest fares, and book early for summer travel.
• Confirm whether your flight is direct or routed through a hub before you pick a seat.