
Brits are raving about an underrated European city where pints cost £3 - and it's a mere two-hour flight from the UK.
If you’re someone who loves holidaying on a shoestring, then look no further than Poland’s sixth-largest city, Gdansk.
The major seaport, situated close to Gdynia and the resort town of Sopot, is a popular stag do destination, but visitors say it makes a decent city break for those on a budget.
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With a plethora of bars, restaurants, and clubs to get lost in, flights are currently going from just £14 one-way or £28 return; see below for the full list of cheap flights from major UK airports.
Best cheap flight deals to from UK and Ireland to Gdansk, Poland

- Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Gdansk (2hr 15 flight time): A Wizz Air flight leaves LPL on September 8 and returns on October 5, with prices starting from just £28. That’s less than £15 each way.
- Manchester International Airport to Gdansk (2hr 16 flight time): A Ryanair flight leaves on November 8 and returns on November 15, with prices starting from £44. That’s £22 each way.
- London Stansted to Gdansk (2hr 05 flight time): A Ryanair flight leaves on October 1 and returns on 31, with prices starting from £31. That’s £15.50 each way.
- London Luton to Gdansk (2hr 15 flight time): A Wizz Air flight leaves London Luton airport on September 1 and returns September 30, with prices starting from £27. That’s a wallet-friendly £13.50 each way.
- Belfast International Airport to Gdansk (2hr 30 flight time): A Ryanair flight leaves Belfast International Airport on November 2 and returns on November 27, with prices starting from £37. That’s £18.50 each way.
- Leeds Bradford to Gdansk (2hr 10 flight time): A Ryanair flight leaves Leeds Bradford Airport on September 1. The returning flight is operated by Wizz Air, landing back in the UK on September 30. Prices start from £53, which is £26.50 each way.
- Bristol Airport to Gdansk (2hr 19 flight time): A Ryanair flight leaves Bristol Airport on August 30, returning on September 30, with prices starting from £81. That’s £40.50 each way.
- Newcastle International Airport to Gdansk (2hr 10 flight time): A Ryanair flight leaves Newcastle Airport on August 31, returning on October 2, with prices starting at £38. That’s £19 each way.
Aberdeen International Airport to Gdansk (2hr 10 flight time): A Wizz Air flight leaves Aberdeen Airport on September 1, returning on September 29. Prices start from £42, which works out at £22 each way.
£79 Christmas market package deal
If you want to make the most of the famous Christmas markets during your visit to Gdansk, it's worth checking out Wowcher's £79pp package deal. Depending on your choice of date you can get return flights and a four-star hotel stay, all for under 80 quid.

Average pint price in Gdansk

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According to Wise, the average price of a pint of beer in Gdansk is a staggering £3.05.
Considering cheap beer can be found for just £4.74 in the Midlands and Wales (via The Independent), this is a stellar steal.
But good value beer isn’t all that Gdansk has going for it.
Your morning cappuccino will cost the equivalent of £2.71, your afternoon bottle of vino will be £5.09 and a homemade hangover breakfast of fried eggs on toast will put you back £3.40.
If you’re looking to live a life of luxury, then the Wise calculator claims a three-course meal for two people will be around £36.62. Absolute bargain in our books.
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But if it’s just a Maccies you want, then be prepared to pay £6.10 for a combo meal.
What else can you do in Gdansk?

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If you do decide to cash in on one of the cheap flights to Gdansk, then there’s a wealth of activities and sights to see on your last-minute city break.
These include seeing the colours of the historic Old Town, head to the Museum of the Second World War for some sobering culture, and take a trip on the popular Ferris Wheel called AmberSky.
There’s also the Madison Shopping Gallery, situated close to the city’s main train station, as well as the golden dunes of Stogi Beach to explore.
If you’re in the country for a stag do, then there are plenty of bars and pubs to hop through, as well as the four-storey nightclub, Bunkier.
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