I've used this airport 3 times in the last year. It's very new and and so very bright and shiney - not the grime and tired look of many other airports. It's also not very big, and the only carriers to and from the UK are the low cost ones. That said, on arrival, the baggage comes through quickly, and straight out to the arrivals halls with car hire etc. So from landing to leaving the airport is very quick (by UK standards). Outside is the bus and taxi stands so getting into Katowice itself is easy, but the airport is a bit out of town so it's not a 10 minute ride. When leaving via Katowice it's very efficient. Expect the usual queue to check in for ...  Read the complete review

Katowice International Airport is located in the south of Poland and unlike the majority of Polish airports which are usually relatively central it's a considerable distance from Katowice, located in Pyrzowice (about 29km north). Getting There & Away ---------------------------- Taxis are pricey and you are best off taking the bus which is there waiting for each individual flight and takes 40-50 minutes to get to the Central Train Station in Katowice via Sosnowiec, Qubus Hotel Katowice & Novotel Hotel Katowice. Coming the other way it leaves on the hour, generally giving you an hour and a bit to pass through customs (if travelling to the UK ...  Read the complete review