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View Northern Europe & Fjords on the mapA modern port city and gateway to historic Gdansk

Gdynia

Gdynia · Poland · View on map

A modern Polish port city built in the 20th century, known for modernist architecture and a seaside promenade. Many cruise ships call here as the gateway to the historic city of Gdansk. Maritime attractions include museum ships and an aquarium, while the refreshing seaside atmosphere is a highlight.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

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Gdynia · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 240,000
Population
A cool oceanic climate. Summers are mild and comfortable, while winters are cold.
Climate
Polish
Language
Polish zloty (PLN).
Currency
June to August (summer)
Best time to visit
Local food
Baltic fish dishespierogismoked herringPolish-style soup
Sights
Dar Pomorza (sailing ship museum)Gdynia AquariumKosciuszko Square and pierOrlowo viewpoint
Monthly average high / low temperatures
3°
-2°Jan
3°
-2°Feb
6°
0°Mar
11°
3°Apr
16°
6°May
19°
10°Jun
22°
13°Jul
22°
13°Aug
18°
10°Sep
13°
6°Oct
7°
2°Nov
4°
-1°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: LEBA · about 69.1 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
More expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)118 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, coffee is somewhat cheaper; beer costs about the same; water, meals and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

PLN 2.94
Water 500 ml
PLN 9.25
Coffee
PLN 28.00
Inexpensive meal
PLN 16.50
Local beer
PLN 23.50
Big Mac

Prices from Gdańsk, in the same metropolitan area · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

GDN
Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports
30–45 min

About 16 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
B — One connection
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport”, “Gdynia”, “Haneda Airport” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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