Why go
- Capital city of West Pomerania, Poland.
- Served by Solidarity Szczecin–Goleniów Airport (SZZ).
History
Szczecin, historically known in English as Stettin, is the capital and largest city of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship in northwestern Poland. Located near the Baltic Sea and the German border, it is a major seaport, the largest city of northwestern Poland, and seventh-largest city of Poland. As of 31 December 2022, the population was 391,566.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 3 routes: Dublin, Liverpool, London
- Wizz Air W6 (A320) · 2 routes: Sandefjord, Stavanger
- LOT Polish Airlines LO (Embraer 170) · 1 route: Warsaw
- Norwegian Air Shuttle DY (737-300) · 1 route: Oslo
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Solidarity Szczecin–Goleniów Airport (SZZ); 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SZZ has direct flights to 7 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Dublin, Liverpool, London, Oslo, Sandefjord…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Nabrzeże Starówka, 1.5 km); routes include Cygan, ROD "Bielawa", Tramwaj wodny (Szczecin-Stepnica).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Szczecin, Poland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.