Updated: July 2026
A late landing at Poznań-Ławica is not automatically a taxi problem. The airport's official access guidance lists city connections on bus 159, bus 148, and night line 222. The real decision is whether one of those services still fits your arrival, hotel check-in, luggage, and battery.
This guide gives you a simple late-arrival plan without pretending that a timetable is permanent. Check the official ZTM or MPK departure information for your date, then switch to a taxi when the wait or final walk becomes the bigger problem.
The short answer: check line 222 first, then compare the wait
Poznań Airport's official access page lists bus 159, bus 148, and night line 222 as the public transport options serving the airport area. For a late arrival, check line 222 first in the official ZTM or MPK timetable. If it is not running soon, your hotel is not prepared for a late check-in, or the final walk is awkward with luggage, take a taxi.
What Poznań Airport confirms
The airport says public transport connects Poznań-Ławica with the city centre and that bus stops are at or a short distance from the passenger terminals. The airport specifically points travelers to lines 159, 148, and night line 222. That is the useful fact to carry forward: you do not need to invent a special airport shuttle, but you do need to check which line is operating at your landing time.
Keep the official airport access page open or saved before leaving Wi-Fi. Airport signs and roadworks can change the walking path to the stop, while the airport's own page gives you the stable reference point.
Lines 159 and 148: useful when the timetable still fits
Lines 159 and 148 are listed by Poznań Airport as city connections. Do not treat either number as a guarantee that it is the best late-night choice. Check the official ZTM or MPK timetable for the direction, departure time, and stop sequence on your date.
At the stop, confirm the line number and direction before boarding. Keep the hotel address visible, because a city bus can get you into Poznań while still leaving a final walk that is unpleasant with luggage. A transfer is not finished when the bus doors open; it is finished at reception.
Night line 222: the late-arrival option to check first
Line 222 is the airport-listed night connection. Use the official timetable rather than a copied blog schedule, and check whether the departure is close enough to your landing time. Leave room for baggage claim, the walk from arrivals to the stop, and the possibility that a delayed flight makes the advertised departure irrelevant.
If you miss the bus by several minutes and the next one is far away, compare the taxi fare with the cost of waiting outside, arriving after reception closes, or dragging luggage through an unfamiliar district. The cheapest option on paper can be the expensive option at 1 a.m.
When a taxi is the better late-night choice
Take a taxi when the next bus is not soon, you have heavy bags, you are traveling with children, the hotel has a strict check-in window, or the final walk is unclear. Use an official rank or a reputable booked service. Show the driver the full hotel name and address, not just “Poznań centre.”
Ask the hotel where the vehicle should stop if the entrance is on a pedestrian street or behind a courtyard. Save the booking confirmation and hotel phone number offline.
Late check-in matters as much as transport
Before landing, message the hotel with your flight number and estimated arrival time. Confirm whether reception is staffed, whether a keybox is used, and whether there is a late-arrival instruction. A bus that reaches the centre is not a successful transfer if the hotel's front door is locked.
When choosing a late-arrival hotel, favor a clear entrance near a main road or a simple final walk. A slightly more expensive room with reliable reception can be better value than a cheap room requiring a second taxi after the bus.
Low-battery and no-data plan
Save the airport access page, the hotel address, the reservation number, and a screenshot of the ZTM or MPK result before takeoff. Write down “line 222” and the hotel street name. If your phone dies, ask at the airport information point or use the official taxi option rather than guessing the bus stop.
Common mistakes
- Assuming line 159 or 148 still runs at the time your flight lands.
- Ignoring night line 222 because a daytime route appears first in search.
- Leaving the airport without checking the stop location.
- Forgetting to confirm late check-in with the hotel.
- Choosing a bus that arrives near the hotel but leaves an awkward final walk.
Poznań late-arrival FAQs
Does Poznań Airport have a night bus?
Yes. The airport's official access guidance lists night line 222, alongside lines 159 and 148.
Where are the airport bus stops?
Poznań Airport says the stops are in the immediate vicinity of the passenger terminals or a short distance away. Use the airport's access page for the current stop information.
Should I use line 222 after a late landing?
Use it when the official timetable shows a practical departure after baggage claim and the hotel can accept your arrival. Otherwise use a taxi.
What if I miss the last practical bus?
Take an official taxi or booked car, show the full hotel address, and contact reception before leaving the airport.
Which timetable should I trust?
Use the official ZTM or MPK timetable for your travel date, not an old screenshot or copied schedule.
Sam's practical verdict
Poznań late arrivals are manageable when you check the official airport access page and the live ZTM or MPK timetable before leaving the terminal. Check line 222 first, use 159 or 148 when the timing fits, and stop being clever when the wait, luggage, or hotel check-in creates more risk than the bus saves.