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Białystok

Białystok is the largest city in northeastern Poland and the capital of the Podlaskie Voivodeship. It is the tenth-largest city in Poland, second in terms of population density, and thirteenth in area.

Type City

Why go

  • City county in Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland.
  • Served by Babięta.

History

Białystok is the largest city in northeastern Poland and the capital of the Podlaskie Voivodeship. It is the tenth-largest city in Poland, second in terms of population density, and thirteenth in area.

Airports

Giże Airfield 50 km to the centre
Giże, WN, PL
Outdoor
Giżycko-Mazury Residence 63 km to the centre
Giżycko, WN, PL
Outdoor
Suwałki Airfield 69 km to the centre
Suwałki, PD, PL
Outdoor
Białystok-Krywlany Airfield 72 km to the centre
Białystok, PD, PL
Outdoor
Babięta 74 km to the centre
Babięta, WN, PL
Outdoor
Lotnisko Mrągowo 76 km to the centre
Mrągowo, WN, PL
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Babięta; 19 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Białystok. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail