Gdansk is Poland's main seaport on the Baltic coast, where the Motława river meets the sea. Colorful, narrow houses in the old town, amber-lined streets, Gothic brick churches and the story of Solidarity — Gdansk is one of Poland's most beautiful and authentic cities, less crowded than Warsaw or Krakow. This guide covers how to get there from Tbilisi and what to see.
✈️ Flights from Tbilisi
- Wizz Air direct from Kutaisi (KUT → GDN) — seasonal, ~4 h
- From Tbilisi (TBS) — with a connection via Warsaw, Istanbul or Vienna
- Ticket price: direct $90-220 return, with a connection $220-410
- Flight time: ~4 h direct, ~7-12 h with a connection
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🛂 Visa and entry
Poland is in the Schengen zone — a Georgian citizen needs a type C tourist Schengen visa for Gdansk. Submit your application at least 2 months before your flight; details in the Schengen visa guide and the 90/180 rule.
From 2026, entering Schengen you'll be registered in the biometric EES system, and later you'll also need ETIAS authorization — see the ETIAS guide. Keep your passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your trip.
🏛️ Top attractions
- Długi Targ (Long Market) and Długa street — the main promenade lined with colorful facades
- Neptune's Fountain and Artus Court — the symbol of the old town
- Mariacka street — amber shops and Gothic terraces
- St. Mary's Church (Bazylika Mariacka) — one of the world's largest brick churches, with a panorama from the tower
- Żuraw (the Crane) — a medieval port crane on the banks of the Motława
- European Solidarity Centre — a museum of the Solidarity movement and Lech Wałęsa
- Westerplatte — where World War II began in 1939
🌊 The Tricity and around
Gdansk is part of the so-called Tricity (Trójmiasto) together with Sopot and Gdynia — all three are linked by the SKM commuter train in 30-40 minutes. Sopot is the Baltic's most famous seaside resort, with a long wooden pier (molo), while Gdynia is a modern port city.
Malbork Castle is worth a day trip — the world's largest brick fortress, ~40-50 minutes by train from Gdansk. In summer, the Baltic beaches and hunting for amber along the shore are a pleasure in themselves.
💰 Budget
- Hotel: 3★ $50-95/night || 4★ $100-165/night
- Food: pierogi or a local dish $9-15; a restaurant $18-33
- Transport: a single tram/bus ticket ~$1.5, an SKM Tricity ticket ~$2-4
- Attraction entry: Solidarity Centre ~$9, St. Mary's tower ~$5
- Malbork Castle: entry ~$15
📅 Best season and practical tips
The best time for Gdansk is May-September — warm weather, open beaches, and in August the traditional St. Dominic's Fair. Winter is cold and dark, but prices are low and the Christmas market is lovely.
To combine it with other Polish cities on one trip, see Tbilisi → Warsaw and Tbilisi → Krakow.
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