Cheap flights to Kraków

Flights to Krakow

From business to leisure to family visits, the Polish city of Krakow welcomes almost 10 million visitors per year. Krakow draws people in with its fairytale streets, booming nightlife and affordable prices. From Krakow’s main and only airport, travellers can catch a connecting flight to Warsaw, Gdansk, Olsztyn or another city in Europe.

Which is the main airport in Krakow?

Krakow is served by one airport: Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK), based seven miles from the city centre. Passengers will enjoy a modern, updated terminal, which houses around a dozen eateries as well as duty-free shopping. Free WiFi, power outlets and two children’s play areas will keep the whole family busy while waiting. A train to the city centre takes less than 20 minutes, while a bus takes around 40 minutes.

Which airlines offer flights to Krakow?

Over a dozen airlines offer flights to Krakow. Five to highlight are British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air and Jet2. Between them, these airlines offer direct flights from 16 airports in the United Kingdom: Belfast, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Doncaster, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London Stansted, London Luton, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Manchester, Newcastle and Nottingham. Of these airlines, Ryanair has the widest UK to Krakow route network.

Why travel by plane to Krakow?

With five airlines offering direct flights to Krakow from over a dozen UK airports, it’s easy to get there by plane. Alongside flexibility in their departure locations, travellers can also take advantage of flexible departure times thanks to year-round flights. Plus, plane travel to Krakow takes as little as two and a half hours depending on the departure city. Getting from the airport to the city centre only takes around half an hour, but passengers can also use Krakow Airport as a jumping-off point to explore Poland or Europe by plane and train.

Before you travel to Krakow by plane - good to know!

Exploring as much of the city as possible is one of the best things about travelling. And, with a Krakow Card, it’s easy and cheap to get around via bus or tram. But, for travellers who don’t have much time or want to start off their trip with an immersive experience, there’s a way to explore a little of everything in one place: visit Kazimierz. This UNESCO World Heritage Site neighbourhood encompasses rich Jewish history, unique street art and galleries, trendy nightlife and cafés and everything else that makes the city great.

How to Get to Krakow by Plane

Located 11 km from the city centre, John Paul II International Airport Krakow-Belice is the nearest airport to Krakow in southern Poland. On arrival, travellers will find plenty of options for getting from the airport to the city centre. Car facilities are available as well as taxis and buses. The airport also has it's own rail station with connections to the city centre; the station is linked to the arrivals hall by a free shuttle bus. Flights to Krakow are operated by easyJet, Jet 2, Ryan Air, Lufthansa and Air Berlin. Typical departure airports include London Gatwick, London Southend and Newcastle Airport in the north east of England.

Krakow

Krakow is Poland's second largest city, and is steeped in beauty and history. For most visitors, a trip to the city's Old Town is a must. Packed with charming period buildings and relics of the past, this historic section of Warsaw is a UNESCO world heritage site. Podgórze, close to the river, is also where the Jewish ghetto was located during the Nazi occupation of Poland. Guided tours of the area are available. For a more relaxing day out, you can take a cruise on the River Vistula, and by night, hit Krakow's bars. Be sure to try a tatanka, a popular Polish drink made with vodka and apple juice.