POZ is the international IATA code that is given to Poznan Airport, which is among the oldest airports in the whole of Poland. The facility was built back in 1913 and is located just 5 kilometers on the west side of the city of Poznan. A part of Poznan Airport – specifically the northern section - has been used as a military base since the inception of the facility, until in the year 2009 when it was converted for civilian use. The authorities have been contemplating to relocate the airport for the reason that the flight path that leads the aircrafts to the runway is directly above the city.

Poznan Airport is a vital revenue generator for Poland because it caters for domestic, international and cargo flights attracting profits from business as well as tourism sources. The improvement refurbishment of the Poznan Airport has brought about the increment in travel activities in this facility, and the rise in the number of travelers made the authorities to put up a new terminal that was opened back in 2001. The addition of the terminal came with the improvement of the amenities in Poznan Airport.

You can now access various services such as forex exchange, withdrawal of cash from the ATMs, enjoyments of foods and refreshments from the restaurants and cafes, you can do some shopping at the duty-free shops and communications services. There are obviously sanitary amenities such as the well-maintained washrooms.

Transportation Services

While still at the arrivals, you will see the various car hire booths where you can rent-a-car to use during your vacation. Many tourists prefer using a hired car over the other means of transport such as buses and taxis, because in the case of the buses, you will not have the prestige of being dropped off at your destination. Taxis will take you to every place that you would wish, but you ought to be ready to part with a lot of money in the long run. Taxis charge you per trip and if you imagine the number of trips you will make while on vacation, then using a taxi will be exorbitant.

You can also hire a car in the city, or do a prior booking online before you start your journey to Poznan Airport.

What to See

A rental car will help you to visit many attraction sites that Poznan has to offer. Some of them are Lake Rusalka, Park Jana Henryka, Wielkopolska National Park and Lake Malta to name just a few.