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Rynek Underground Museum
Museum beneath the Main Square revealing medieval remains, trade history and immersive displays under the heart of the Old Town.
Flights from Gdańsk to Kraków depart on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 485 km distance in 1h 15m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 485 km |
Average flight duration 2h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Flights per day 21 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 5:25 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 77 days |
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£70
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£222
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
2 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
3 h 28 m
Flights on 05 Sept
28
Distance
485 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Gdańsk to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gdańsk to Kraków will cost around £222 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £70.
To travel from Gdańsk to Kraków you need to make at least one change.
LO3816 · LO3921
LO3816 · LO3911
LO3828 · LO3921
LO3828 · LO3919
LO3836 · LO3921
LO3816 · LO3921
LO3838 · LO3923
LO3832 · LO3907
LO3836 · LO3919
LH1381 · LH1370Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gdańsk to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, while a flight costs an average of £72.
Distance: 485 km
| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£72 Average Price | £63 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £79 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 57m Average total duration 8h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gdańsk to Kraków:
A coach is £39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gdańsk to Kraków costing on average £63.
A coach is £49 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gdańsk to Kraków costing on average £72.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
Coach takes on average 8h 27m.
The table below shows live departures for Gdańsk to Kraków flights for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LO3828 · LO3923 | 5:35 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 12h10 | 17:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LO3828 · LO3907 | 5:35 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 5h55 | 11:30 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LO3828 · LO3921 | 5:35 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 15h10 | 20:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LO3828 · LO3911 | 5:35 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 18h15 | 23:50 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
SN7128+ SN2610 · SN2547 | 6:35 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 8h00 | 14:35 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
LH1383+ OS202 · OS679 | 6:35 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 7h30 | 14:05 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
LH1383 · LH1364 | 6:35 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 5h40 | 12:15 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LH1383 · LH98 · LH1622 | 6:35 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 6h05 | 12:40 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
LH1383 · LH1186+ LX1372 | 6:35 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 7h35 | 14:10 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
LO3832 · LO3911 | 8:45 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 15h05 | 23:50 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LO3832 · LO3921 | 8:45 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 12h00 | 20:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LO3832 · LO3923 | 8:45 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 9h00 | 17:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LO3832 · LO3907 | 8:45 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 2h45 | 11:30 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
EW9737 · EW9732 | 9:35 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 4h30 | 14:05 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LX1381+ LH1189 · LH1368 | 10:05 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 8h30 | 18:35 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
LX1381 · LX1104+ LH1626 | 10:05 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 13h25 | 23:30 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
LX1381+ LH1191 · LH1368 | 10:05 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 8h30 | 18:35 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
LO3836 · LO3921 | 12:00 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 8h45 | 20:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LO3836 · LO3911 | 12:00 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 11h50 | 23:50 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LO3836 · LO3923 | 12:00 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 5h45 | 17:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LO3517 | 12:45 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 1h15 | 14:00 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 0 changesdirect | |
LH1379 · LH116 · LH1626 | 14:35 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 8h55 | 23:30 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
LH1379 · LH120 · LH1626 | 14:35 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 8h55 | 23:30 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
LH1379 · LH122 · LH1626 | 14:35 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 8h55 | 23:30 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
LO3838 · LO3923 | 14:50 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 2h55 | 17:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LO3838 · LO3921 | 14:50 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 5h55 | 20:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LO3838 · LO3911 | 14:50 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 9h00 | 23:50 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LO3838 · LO3907 | 14:50 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 20h40 | 11:30 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LH1381 · LH128 · LH1620 | 18:10 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 14h45 | 8:55 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
LH1381 · LH1370 | 18:10 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 5h40 | 23:50 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LH1381+ LX1077+ LX1370 | 18:10 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 14h45 | 8:55 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
LO3816 · LO3911 | 18:25 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 5h25 | 23:50 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LO3816 · LO3921 | 18:25 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 2h20 | 20:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LO3816 · LO3907 | 18:25 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 17h05 | 11:30 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LO3816 · LO3905 | 18:25 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 19h50 | 14:15 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
FR 236 | 20:45 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport | 1h15 | 22:00 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 0 changesdirect | |
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Museum beneath the Main Square revealing medieval remains, trade history and immersive displays under the heart of the Old Town.
Former enamel factory with a powerful exhibition on Kraków under Nazi occupation and daily life during the Second World War.
Major branch of the National Museum with Polish art from the nineteenth century onward, including celebrated paintings and decorative arts.
Kraków’s main square is a lively historic centre with the Cloth Hall, church façades and constant street life at all hours.
Historic Jewish quarter with synagogues, courtyards, murals and a lively street scene that blends heritage with contemporary city life.
Broad green promenade planted where medieval walls once stood; ideal for walking between key sights around the Old Town.
Obwarzanek krakowski is Kraków’s iconic ring-shaped bread, boiled then baked and topped with poppy or sesame seeds. It is a protected local street-food classic.
Maczanka krakowska is roast pork in a caraway-spiced gravy, served in a bread roll. It is often called Kraków’s traditional answer to pulled pork sandwiches.
Kiełbasa krakowska is a smoked Polish sausage linked to Kraków, made from seasoned pork. It is prized for its firm texture and distinctive garlic-spice flavour.
Traditional Polish restaurant near the Main Square, known for hearty classics, period interiors and folk-inspired atmosphere.
Casual venue specialising in maczanka krakowska and other local sandwiches. A good stop for classic Kraków street-food flavours.
Well-known Jewish-style restaurant in Kazimierz serving Polish and regional dishes in a lively, rustic setting with evening music.
Budget-friendly for city breaks; hotels, meals and public transport usually cost less than in major Western European tourist cities.
About 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up in cafés and taxis or add a small tip; check the bill for any service charge.
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Kraków Airport railway station -> Kraków Główny
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gdańsk to Kraków by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kraków, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Gdańsk to Kraków flights use the Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice airport pair. Use this guide to compare Gdańsk and Kraków airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport is 11 km from Gdańsk city centre. Public transport options include:
Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport: Elevators, ramps.
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice: Ramps, assistance.
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