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About Katowice Wojciech Korfanty Airport
The airport, which was built in 1940 near the region of Pyrzowice where German soldiers were deployed, is located in Katowice city of Poland. The airport was used as an air base by the German army during the Second World War. Pyrzowice Airport was handled by the Soviet Union Air Force after the war. In 1950, the airport was left to the Polish Air Force. The airport, which was used by the Polish Air Force for military purposes, was civilized in 1966 with the first flight. Pyrzowice Airport had its first passenger terminal in 1969 and gained international status in 1993. A new terminal was added to the airport in 2007 and a new airfield was built in 2015. Pyrzowice Airport, which has three passenger terminals in addition to a cargo terminal, welcomes three and a half million passengers every year.
Getting to the City Center from Katowice Wojciech Korfanty Airport
The reason for the transportation of Katowice mainly by trams and trains is that it has one of the longest and oldest rail systems in the world that reaches all the regions. Buses and taxis are also important elements for transportation in the city. Pyrzowice Airport keeps its doors open to passengers open all day with international and domestic flights. Buses to the city center are the most economical option. Taxis and rental cars are two other alternatives. However, these alternatives are less preferred because they are expensive, despite the comfort and speed they offer. The taxi company that serves at Pyrzowice Airport is very innovative and serves 24 hours a day to provide all comfort for passengers. You can pay your fare at the airport by credit card, bank card or foreign currency. All taxi drivers have to help you with your luggage when you are getting on and off. Since all taxi drivers have a long training, they know both English and are very kind and understanding. Five different bus companies (PKM Katowice, KZK GOP, Matuzesk, Pyrzowice Express, Tiger Express) operate at Pyrzowice Airport. Buses operate between 06:00 and 01:15. Baggage losses are frequent because the airport is very busy with passengers. In order to prevent this, you should definitely take baggage tags when getting on the buses. There are many car rental companies for those who want to travel by private car to Katowice city center. Car rental companies listed on the C terminal are Jolcar, Silvercar, Incar and Budget.Taxi
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Getting to Katowice Wojciech Korfanty Airport from the City Center
Buses from Katowice to Pyrzowice Airport are working during most of the day. It is possible to reach the city and travel all day around. Car rental is a less preferred option, but still can be considered.
Taxi
The only option is to take a taxi from Pyrzowice Airport, especially if you are flying at night. In addition to being able to make a reservation to a certain hour on the internet, it is possible to pay the fee online in advance. Traveling by taxi takes an average of 45 minutes.
Bus
Buses departing from the bus station in the city center arrive at the airport in about an hour. If you are willing to use the buses, keep in mind that they are not operating at night. The fee is payable once you get on the bus.
Car Rental
If you do not want to travel by taxi or bus, and if you want to go to airport by using air conditioned and comfortable vehicle you need to approach the rental companies. You can rent cars from many car rental companies such as Express, Panek, Vector, Joka and MiRent in the city.
Airport Information
The international Pyrzowice Airport is occupying a very large area with three multi-story terminal buildings. Pyrzowice Airport, which offers free internet, TV and newspapers in the waiting rooms, has many services such as banks and ATMs, health center, pharmacy, and souvenir shop.
For business travelers, the airport has conference and meeting rooms, and for passengers with children it has ample and fun playgrounds.
The places you can eat at the airport include Coffee Corner, AE Coffee, SO Coffee, Chief's Retaurant, Flying Bistro, Voyage Caffe and Kebap & Salad. The stores you can shop are Batona Duty Free, Feniks Kiosk, 1 Minute Store, Baltone Store, Aelia Duty Free and Keraniss Duty Free.
