Flights to Katowice (KTW)

Fly to Katowice with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and experience one of the greenest cities in Poland. What was once primarily known as a major hub for heavy industry has undergone a transformation and is now recognized for its art, culture, and amount of its total area that is covered with forests, parks, and grassland.

Katowice is a perfect choice for a city break, with plenty of music and theater venues, along with multiple annual festivals, museums, art galleries, places of historic interest, and Neo-Renaissance and Neo-Gothic architecture.

Regardless of whether you are looking for last-minute Katowice tickets or want to book Business Class tickets to Katowice so you can enjoy greater privacy, more legroom, and great refreshments, KLM has you covered.

Practical information about Katowice

When you fly to Katowice with KLM, you will land at Katowice Wojciech Korfanty Airport. This airport is located approximately 30 km away from the city center and is one of the busiest airports in the country. Public transport services link the airport to Katowice itself. By road, the journey lasts around 30 minutes.

The main language spoken in the city is Polish, which is the official language in the entire country. With that being said, English is also fairly widely spoken, especially among younger residents. Time in Katowice moves between Central European Time (UTC+1) and Central European Summer Time (UTC+2), depending on the time of the year.

Best time to travel to Katowice

Temperatures in Katowice can range from -4°C to 26°C. Therefore, when booking flights to Katowice, it's important to consider the best time to visit. Katowice enjoys a temperate climate, with May to September offering the most sunshine and pleasant temperatures ranging from 13 to 26°C. If you're looking for the warmest weather, June, July, and August are your best bet. Especially for visitors interested in outdoor activities, including cycling, which is popular in the city. Keep in mind that May, June, and July are also the months with the most rainfall. However, if you prefer cooler temperatures, April and October are excellent options to explore the city

Top sights and attractions in Katowice

• Silesian Museum: The largest and most popular museum in the city. Some of its exhibitions cover Polish art throughout history, Polish photography, as well as the history of the Silesia region.
• Kościuszko Park: A visually stunning park in the center of Katowice, which features many trees, along with sculptures, artwork, and the Church of St Michael the Archangel.
• Spodek Arena: A major entertainment venue and arena complex which regularly hosts sporting events and music concerts. The building has been designed to resemble a UFO and also houses restaurants and an ice rink.
• OFF Festival: An alternative music festival that is staged annually in August. In addition to performances from rock, punk, indie, and pop artists, the festival also includes exhibitions and film screenings.