# The best airports in Poland, compared

> Size, connections and transport to the city vary a lot between Poland's airports. Here is the comparison.

Size, connections and transport to the city vary a lot between Poland's airports. Here is the comparison.

## Airports

- WAW Warsaw
- KRK Kraków
- GDN Gdańsk

## Get online at the airport

Install a MerrSIM eSIM for Poland (from €1.99, 10 GB €9.99) before departure and you’re online the moment you land at Warsaw Chopin Airport — no WiFi hunt, no roaming.

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## Does your phone support eSIM?

Before you buy, check two things. First, the phone must be eSIM-compatible: iPhone XR/XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and many recent Motorola, Huawei and Oppo models. Second, it must be carrier-unlocked. You can verify by dialling *#06# — if an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. This saves you any surprises when you arrive in Poland.

## Coverage and 5G speed in Poland

The eSIM connects to the main local operators, so you get the same coverage as a local, including 4G/LTE and 5G where available. In the cities and tourist areas of Poland the signal is strong and stable; in very remote villages or mountains it can weaken, as with any operator. Hotspot is included, so you can share the connection with your laptop or a travel companion at no extra cost.

## How much data you really need

For normal use — maps, messaging, social media and the odd video — budget about 300–700 MB a day. A light traveller is fine with 3–5 GB for a week, while anyone doing video calls, streaming or laptop hotspot will want 10–20 GB. In Poland, download offline maps and use hotel WiFi for big downloads; that way a 10 GB plan comfortably lasts two weeks. If you run out, you buy a new plan in the app with no waiting.

## Tips to save data

A few small habits make your gigabytes last in Poland. Download Google Maps offline before you head out, set video quality to “Auto” or 480p, and turn off background app refresh. Use hotel WiFi for big updates and high-resolution photo uploads. With these steps, even a modest plan covers the whole trip, and your hotspot stays free for the moments you really need it.

## No registration, no shop queue

Many EU countries require identity verification for local SIM cards, which means a queue, a shop and sometimes even a local address. A travel eSIM skips all of that: it is sold as an international data service, with no passport and no contract. You have it ready before you set off for Poland, so you land and are online immediately — no time wasted at the airport and no risk of surprise roaming bills.

## FAQ

### How do I get online as soon as I arrive in Poland?
Activate a MerrSIM eSIM for Poland (from €1.99, 10 GB €9.99) by QR before departure; you connect automatically at the airport.


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Author: Etnik Beqiri  
Published: 2026-05-28  
Source: https://merrsim.com/en/blog/aeroportet-krahasuar-poland-en