⏰ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
35
minutes
Domestic → International
60
minutes
International → Domestic
60
minutes
International → International
75
minutes
Interline Connections
110
minutes
🏢 Terminal Information
Warsaw Chopin Airport operates from a single Terminal A that stretches along a central check-in hall with two wings known as the South Pier (gates 1–14) and North Pier (gates 15–45). Schengen flights use the central and north pier gates, while non-Schengen departures are concentrated at the north pier’s upper gates with passport control separating the zones but allowing an airside link. Arrivals feed into a shared baggage reclaim on the ground level, and transfer passengers remain airside via clearly signed corridors.
Walking distances are moderate; it is about 5–7 minutes from the central security area to the farthest Schengen gates and roughly 10 minutes to the remote non-Schengen stands at the north pier. Landside links between check-in zones A–D and the rail/bus station are on the same level, and elevators/escalators connect arrivals and departures levels without requiring long detours.
Security screening is located behind the main check-in hall with separate lanes for fast track, families, and standard passengers; mid-day business bank departures can see 15–25 minute waits, while early mornings and late evenings are usually under 10 minutes. Transfer security for non-Schengen arrivals heading to Schengen flights is adjacent to the passport control booths at the north pier.
Immigration for non-Schengen departures and arrivals is handled by e-gates for eligible EU/EEA/Swiss nationals and staffed booths for others; queues peak with long-haul waves but typically clear within 10–20 minutes. Customs checks take place in the arrivals hall with a standard green/red channel layout and occasional random inspections, and VAT refund counters sit just before exiting to landside.
Terminal A includes multiple lounges (LOT Business Lounge Polonez and Mazurek in the Schengen area, Bolero in non-Schengen), a food court near the central rotunda, pharmacies, mini-markets, and branded retail along both piers. Accessibility is supported with tactile paving, dedicated assistance points, and elevator access to every gate level, while family facilities include strollers on request, baby-care rooms near the Schengen food court, and a small kids’ corner beside gate 36.
🔄 Connection Tips
Non‑Schengen connections require passport control; walking distances are moderate.
⏰ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
35
minutes
Domestic → International
60
minutes
International → Domestic
60
minutes
International → International
75
minutes
Interline Connections
110
minutes
🏢 Terminal Information
Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport runs an integrated terminal complex where T1 handles most arrivals and T2 serves as the main departures hall. The buildings are linked landside and airside, with check-in desks on the ground floor of T2 and departures flowing upstairs toward security. Walking from the T1 baggage claim to the furthest T2 check-in desks takes about three to four minutes under cover, while the longest airside walk from security to the far non-Schengen gates is around eight to ten minutes.
A central security hall on the departures level feeds both the Schengen A gates and the non-Schengen B gates. Morning peaks between 05:00 and 07:00 and evening waves around 16:00–19:00 can push waits to 15–25 minutes, though midday flows often clear in 5–10 minutes; fast-track lanes are available for eligible passengers. Schengen travelers remain in the main pier, while non-Schengen passengers clear passport control just beyond security before continuing to their gates.
Schengen arrivals walk straight to baggage claim in T1 with minimal queuing, while non-Schengen flights route through immigration with separate EU/EEA/CH and All Passports lines; typical wait times range from 10–25 minutes depending on banked arrivals. Customs uses red/green channels after the belts, and secondary screening is handled in nearby inspection bays.
Airside amenities include the Executive Lounge near Gate 18 in the Schengen zone and a smaller lounge space near the B gates for non-Schengen departures, alongside Baltona duty-free, amber and jewelry boutiques, bookstores, and cafés. Landside, travelers find quick-service restaurants, coffee bars, ATMs, currency exchange, and a cluster of car-rental counters just beyond arrivals. Family-friendly touches such as a children’s play corner near Gate 14 and baby-changing rooms next to most restrooms are clearly signposted.
Accessibility is supported through elevators, ramps, tactile paving from the SKM rail station connection, and priority seating; the PRM assistance desk sits near check-in row 1 and can coordinate wheelchair escorts from curb to gate. Reserved parking spaces, induction loops at information counters, and low-height service desks in arrivals make the terminal workable for travelers with reduced mobility.
🔄 Connection Tips
Non‑Schengen connections require passport control; walking distances are moderate.
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