Tourist attractions in Poland

With cheap flights to Poland of reputable airlines in Asia and Europe, tourists will have a chance to visit architectural works imbued with the medieval imprints on the carriage like in the fairytale of the land of poplar trees.

Cheap flights to Poland

Poland, officially Republic of Poland is a country in Middle Europe. This country borders Ukraine, Russian Federation, Lithuania and Belarus to the east, Germany to the west, the Baltic Sea to the north, Slovakia and the Czech Republic to the south. Warsaw is the capital of Poland. Poland has the total area of 312,685 square kilometers and the population of nearly 40 million people. About 95% of Polish citizens follow the Roman Catholic. The majority of residents in this country are Polish origin (95%), the rest are mainly other ethnic groups such as Belarus, Federal Republic of Germany and Ukraine. The official language of Poland is Polish. Additionally, Poland has jointed NATO and European Union.

Geographically, Poland occupies almost all the wetlands of the Northern Europe, Sudetes (including the Karkonosze) and the majestic Carpathian Mountain (including vast mountain range of Tatra) with the Poland's highest point in Rysy Mountain, 2499m in elevation. There are large rivers as Warta, Odra, Wisla, and Bug running through the vast plains. The Northern Poland has the highest number of lakes in total more than 9300 large and small lakes of Poland. Among them, the largest and most beautiful lakes in the country is Mazury. Also, Poland has many forests with the high biodiversity and many remnants of ancient forests still remain around the country. Poland climate is mostly temperate. In winter, the climate is cold, cloudy, a little bit harsh, while in summer, it is quite pleasant, but often has showers and lightning. Each season in Poland has its own attraction appealing tourists. Although the transport system of Poland is not as modern and convenient as other European countries, tourists also easily choose airway, roadway or railway which is the most reasonable with their trip.

Tourist attractions in Poland

Panorama of Warsaw by night

Warsaw capital city with more than 700 years of history is located on the bank of poetic Wisla River. Initially, Warsaw was just a castle built on the bank of Wisla River by Mazovia prince. Until now, this castle can still be seen at the Polish Royal Palace. Also, Warsaw owns Lazienki Park - the most beautiful and largest Royal Park in Poland. At the entrance of the park is a statue of Fryderyk Chopin - the great pianist, talented composer built from the 20s of the last century. If visiting the park in summer, tourists will see the pianist performing the immoral songs of Fryderyk Chopin. Tourists can relax and walk on the tree-lined roads in the romantic park of Lazienki and have the opportunity to explore the beautiful and grandiose Summer Palace of Polish dynasties, and the magnificent mansion built in the 17th century on the quiet lake reflected in the water.

House in Zelazowa Wola Village

Located about 50km from Warsaw is Zelazowa Wola Village, the hometown of Fryderyk Chopin - the famous composer worldwide. On the way to the town, tourists can drop by Masovian and Brochow Church. Those who are interested in unique ancient architectural works in Poland can visit Krakow City with Wawel Royal Palace, Stare Miasto Street, Ruins of St.Mary, Market Square, or explore the famous bridges of Wroclam City.

Zakopane Town, Poland

Coming to Wieliczka Salt Mine to explore the largest salt mines in the world. Tourists can go down the underground about 2000m to discover unique works made from salt including  galleries, post office, church, medical room, restaurant, library... If tourists prefer skiing, they should come to Zakopane Town in winter from December to March every year. Zakopane Town is considered the "winter capital" of Poland located in the majestic Tatra Mountain.

Popular airports in Poland

Terminal A Warsaw Chopin Airport

Poland currently has some domestic and international airports serving daily flights to/ from Poland such as:

- Warsaw Chopin Airport (Warsaw)
- John Paul II International Airport (Kraków–Balice)
- Warsaw-Modlin Airport (Modlin)
- Poznań–Ławica Henryk Wieniawski Airport (Jeżyce)
- Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport (Jasionka)
- Wrocław-Copernicus Airport (Strachowice)
- "Solidarity" Szczecin-Goleniów Airport (Goleniów)
- Łódź Władysław Reymont Airport (Łódź)

Currently, tourists who want to book flights Vietnam - Poland at two largest airports in Vietnam including Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) and Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) can easily select flights of the reputable carriers in Asia or Europe. Popular airlines having cheap flights Hanoi - Warsaw are Vietnam Airlines, Alitalia Linee Aerre Italiane, Qatar Airways, and Dragonair... While airlines exploiting cheap flights Ho Chi Minh City - Warsaw include Aeroflot, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, Jestar Asia, Air Berlin...

Popular airlines in Poland and to Poland

LOT Polish Airlines

Enter Air and LOT Polish Airlines are two the most important and prestigious airlines in Poland. Among them, LOT Polish Airlines is the national airline of Poland and also the world's oldest airlines which is still operating. It has the huge fleet and the best service quality in Poland. Presently, the airline is offering domestic cheap flights and cheap flights to Europe, some countries in Asia and Americas.

Popular and low-cost airlines flying to Poland are Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Australians Airlines, Air Serbia, Lufthansa Regional operated by Lufthansa CityLine, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways, Scandinavian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines operated by Helvetic Airways, Ukraine International Airlines, Vueling, Wizz Air, TAP Portugal, Transavia France, KLM operated by KLM Cityhopper, Finnair operated by Nordic Regional Airlines, Czech Airlines, Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus...

Other useful information

Warsaw Old Town Market Square

- Tourists can easily use the popular cards such as Visa Card, MasterCard, Visa Electron, Diners' Club and Maestro, AmEx in the major cities of Poland so that visitors can enjoy shopping without carry too much cash.

- Poland is a member in the Schengen area with the joint agreement, so if tourists have Schengen visa, they don't need to apply visa Poland when traveling to this country. They need the original passport only.

- Poland used Zloty currency, tourists can exchange foreign currency at the airport in Poland or if tourists change money at private institutions in the country, they usually get the higher rate than in banks. According to Polish, the private foreign currency exchange points are called Kantor. The exchange rate in Warsaw is very high.

- Pickpockets happen quite a lot so tourists must pay attention carefully their belongings, especially purses, handbags and valuable items while in public places, crowded places in major tourist cities.

- Tourists can travel to Poland at any time of year, each season has its own attraction. However, the majority of tourists often visit Poland from May to late October when the weather is warm and sunny.

- Traveling to Poland, tourists should enjoy delicious dishes here. Poland has many famous dishes imbued with the traditional culinary culture of the country as Pierogi, czernina (duck blood soup), bigos, gołąbki, zrazy, kiełbasa, barszcz (red beet soup), pierogi, schabowy, kapustą… and lots of unique and delicious dishes made from potatoes.