Katowice is located in south-west Poland, around 75 km from the border to the Czech Republic.
Katowice's economy was traditionally based on mining and heavy industries. The economy is now transforming into one being based on services and commerce. Katowice is well connected to the rest of Poland and Europe through high capacity roads, railways and airports.
Katowice has several universities.
There are several airports near Katowice that are flown to by low cost airlines: Katowice Airport, Krakow Airport and Ostrava Airport, the Czech Republic. You can find information on cheap flights available from each of those airports below.
Katowice Airport is located 25 km to the north of Katowice.
Flights from Katowice Airport:
| Destination | Airline | |
|---|---|---|
| Croatia | ||
| Split | Wizz Air | |
| Cyprus | ||
| Larnaca | Wizz Air | |
| England | ||
| Birmingham | Ryanair | |
| Bristol | Wizz Air | |
| Liverpool | Wizz Air | |
| London | Ryanair, Wizz Air | |
| Sheffield | Wizz Air | |
| France | ||
| Paris | Wizz Air | |
| Georgia | ||
| Kutaisi | Wizz Air | |
| Germany | ||
| Cologne | Wizz Air | |
| Dortmund | Wizz Air | |
| Frankfurt | Wizz Air | |
| Hamburg | Ryanair | |
| Greece | ||
| Athens | Ryanair, Wizz Air | |
| Chania | Ryanair | |
| Kerkyra | Ryanair | |
| Iceland | ||
| Reykjavik | Wizz Air | |
| Ireland | ||
| Dublin | Ryanair | |
| Israel | ||
| Eilat | Wizz Air | |
| Tel Aviv | Wizz Air | |
| Italy | ||
| Bari | Wizz Air | |
| Bologna | Wizz Air | |
| Catania | Wizz Air | |
| Milan | Ryanair, Wizz Air | |
| Naples | Wizz Air | |
| Rome | Wizz Air | |
| Malta | ||
| Valletta | Wizz Air | |
| Montenegro | ||
| Podgorica | Wizz Air | |
| Morocco | ||
| Agadir | Wizz Air | |
| Netherlands | ||
| Amsterdam | Transavia | |
| Eindhoven | Wizz Air | |
| Maastricht | Wizz Air | |
| Norway | ||
| Bergen | Wizz Air | |
| Oslo | Wizz Air | |
| Stavanger | Wizz Air | |
| Portugal | ||
| Lisbon | Wizz Air | |
| Porto | Wizz Air | |
| Scotland | ||
| Edinburgh | Ryanair | |
| Glasgow | Wizz Air | |
| Spain | ||
| Arrecife | Wizz Air | |
| Barcelona | Wizz Air | |
| Puerto de la Cruz | Wizz Air | |
| Sweden | ||
| Malmö | Wizz Air | |
| Stockholm | Wizz Air | |
| Ukraine | ||
| Kiev | Wizz Air | |
| Lviv | Wizz Air | |
| United Arab Emirates | ||
| Dubai | Wizz Air | |
Krakow Airport is located 59 km to the east of Katowice.
Flights from Krakow International Airport - John Paul II:
Ostrava Airport is located 90 km to the south west from Katowice.
Flights from Ostrava Leoš Janáček Airport:
| Destination | Airline | |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | ||
| Burgas | SmartWings | |
| Varna | SmartWings | |
| Czech Republic | ||
| Prague | SmartWings | |
| Egypt | ||
| Hurghada | SmartWings | |
| Marsa al Alam | SmartWings | |
| England | ||
| London | Ryanair | |
| Greece | ||
| Heraklion | SmartWings | |
| Kerkyra | SmartWings | |
| Kos | SmartWings | |
| Rhodes | SmartWings | |
| Zakynthos | SmartWings | |
| Italy | ||
| Milan | Ryanair | |
| Spain | ||
| Palma de Mallorca | SmartWings | |
| Turkey | ||
| Antalya | SmartWings | |
| United Arab Emirates | ||
| Dubai | SmartWings | |
Katowice Airport - Information about buses between the airport and nearby cities including Katowice and Krakow. The site also show today's flight arrivals and departures with information about any delays.
Katowice visitor information - An introduction to Katowice by the Katowice city council. Covers the history and current status of the city and provides information on accommodation and transportation as well as a photo gallery with images from Katowice.
Krakow Airport - Up to date flight departure and arrival times and information about public transportation between the airport and Krakow city.
Silesia - Information about the Silesia voivodeship. Read about tourist destinations, cultural events and more.
Ostrava Leos Janacek Airport - Information about public bus transport between the airport and Ostrava city and car parking at the airport. Map of the airport and information about airport services. List of current arrivals and departures.
Around 300,000 people live in Katowice.
Katowice is the capital of the Silesian Voivodeship.
