How to get to Poland. Several budget airlines fly into Warsaw and Kraków, Poland's two most popular cities, but there are also an increasing number of flights into Gdansk, Wroclaw and Poznan from major Western European destinations. Poland has rail connections with all its neighbouring countries.

In 2026, the "best" way to reach Poland depends on your starting point, but flying remains the most efficient for international travelers. The primary gateway is Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), which is well-connected to major hubs in the US, Middle East, and Asia. For those traveling within Europe, low-cost carriers like Ryanair and Wizz Air offer incredibly cheap and frequent flights to secondary cities like Krakow, Wroclaw, and Gdansk. However, if you are looking for a more scenic and sustainable "2026 style" journey, the European rail network has seen massive upgrades. You can take high-speed trains (like the Berlin-Warsaw Express) which connect the two capitals in under 6 hours. For travelers from the UK, the "best" experience is often taking the Eurostar to Brussels, then a night train (like the European Sleeper) directly toward Berlin or Warsaw. By 2026, Poland has also implemented the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES), so ensure your biometric data is ready for a smooth border crossing at any of the country's international ports.