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Lodz

Łódź is a city in central Poland and a former industrial centre. It is the capital of Łódź Voivodeship, and is located 120 km (75 mi) south-west of Warsaw.

Type CityPopulation 639,890

Why go

  • City in central Poland.
  • Served by Łódź Władysław Reymont Airport (LCJ).

History

Łódź is a city in central Poland and a former industrial centre. It is the capital of Łódź Voivodeship, and is located 120 km (75 mi) south-west of Warsaw. As of 2025, Łódź has a population of 639,890, making it the country's fourth largest city.

Restaurants & places to go

Restauracja San Remo
Kuchnia Europejska, Kuchnia Polska, Restaurant · Restauracja San Remo zaprasza do oryginalnego i eleganckiego wnętrza z wykwintnym menu, które sprosta… · sanremo.com.pl
Indoor
Dworek na Chojnach
Polish, Restaurant · Dwór na Chojnach wzniesiony w XVIII wieku · 247 Rzgowska, Łódź, 93-317 · dworeknachojnach.pl
Indoor
Max
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 21 Aleja Marszałka Edwarda Śmigłego-Rydza, Łódź, 93-281 · maxpremiumburgers.pl
Indoor
Berlin Döner Kebap
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 58 Drewnowska, Łódź, 91-002 · berlindonerkebap.com
Indoor
Biesiadowo
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su - Th 11:00 - 23:00, Fr - Sa 11:00 - 24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options · 25 Piotrkowska, Łódź, 90-406 · biesiadowoxxl.pl
Indoor
Bobby Burger
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00; Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · 59 Piotrkowska, Łódź, 90-413 · ubereats.com
Indoor
Burger King
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 58 Drewnowska, Łódź, 91-002 · burgerking.com.pl
Indoor
Comics Café
Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 10:00-19:00 · 1/3 Targowa · coffeeonboard.pl
Indoor

292 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Łódź Władysław Reymont Airport (LCJ) 6.5 km to the centre
Łódź, LD, PL — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather.
Indoor
Bełchatów Airstrip 40 km to the centre
Kałduny, LD, PL
Outdoor
Piotrków Trybunalski-Bujny Airfield 45 km to the centre
Piotrków Trybunalski, LD, PL
Outdoor
Konopnica Airfield 63 km to the centre
Konopnica, LD, PL
Outdoor
Tuszyn Airstrip 21 km to the centre
Żeromin, LD, PL
Outdoor
Ldzań Airfield 24 km to the centre
Ldzań, LD, PL
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Lodz
Lodz
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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 Łódź Władysław Reymont Airport (LCJ); 12 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 Lodz. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Koleje Wielkopolskie
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Polish Trains
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

Łódzka Kolej Aglomeracyjna
Rail operator
PKP Intercity
National rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Air Charter Service
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
ExecuJet
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Flexjet
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Global Jet
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Jet Aviation
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.