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.
The two airports near Katowice served by low cost airlines are Katowice Airport and Krakow Airport. You can find information on flights available from these airports below.
Katowice Airport is located 28 km to the north of Katowice.
Flights from Katowice Airport:
| Destination | Airline | |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | ||
| Burgas | Wizz Air | |
| England | ||
| Birmingham | Ryanair | |
| Bristol | Ryanair | |
| Liverpool | Wizz Air | |
| London | Ryanair | |
| Manchester | Ryanair | |
| Sheffield | Wizz Air | |
| Germany | ||
| Cologne | Wizz Air | |
| Dortmund | Wizz Air | |
| Frankfurt | Wizz Air | |
| Italy | ||
| Forli | Wizz Air | |
| Milan | Wizz Air | |
| Rome | Wizz Air | |
| Netherlands | ||
| Eindhoven | Wizz Air | |
| Republic of Ireland | ||
| Cork | Wizz Air | |
| Dublin | Ryanair | |
| Spain | ||
| Barcelona | Wizz Air | |
| Madrid | Wizz Air | |
| Sweden | ||
| Malmö | Wizz Air | |
| Stockholm | Wizz Air | |
| Ukraine | ||
| Kiev | Wizz Air | |
Krakow Airport is located 68 km to the east of Katowice.
Flights from Krakow International Airport - John Paul II:
Around 300,000 people live in Katowice.
Katowice is the capital of the Silesian Voivodeship.
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.