Madrid MAD to Kraków KRK flight with Lufthansa

Madrid to Krakow Flights: An Overview

Travelers heading from Madrid to the city of Krakow in southern Poland have a variety of direct and indirect flights to choose from. Ryanair operates direct flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Krakow Airport (KRK) an average of three times per week. The flight time for the direct route is three hours and 25 minutes, making this by far the fastest option. Indirect routes are longer — expect a minimum length of four hours and 35 minutes — but offer greater flexibility for departure day and time. More than 10 indirect flights are available every day and are offered by LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Airlines, KLM, and Norwegian, among others. 

Which airlines fly from Madrid to Krakow?

The only airline operating regular direct flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Krakow Airport (KRK) is the low-cost carrier Ryanair. It is possible to fly indirectly from Madrid to Krakow with a wider variety of airlines. Airlines offering indirect flights from Madrid to Krakow include Lufthansa (with a connection in Munich), LOT (with a connection in Warsaw), Brussels Airlines (with a connection in Brussels), Norwegian Air (with a connection in Copenhagen), and KLM (with a connection in Amsterdam).

How long is the flight from Madrid to Krakow?

A direct flight from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Krakow Airport (KRK) operated by the low-cost carrier Ryanair has a reported length of three hours and 25 minutes. This is the fastest option for flights from Madrid to Krakow. For flights that involve a connection, the minimum length is four hours and 35 minutes and are operated by Lufthansa (with a stop in Munich). Travelers looking to minimize the connection time should also consider indirect flights operated by LOT Polish Airlines, which have a 30-minute stop in Warsaw, or those operated by KLM, which have a 45-minute stop in Amsterdam. Other indirect routes may be substantially longer.

How many flights are there from Madrid to Krakow?

Ryanair operates an average of three direct flights from Madrid to Krakow each week. The frequency of indirect flights is much greater, with a minimum of 10 indirect routes available every day of the week. On most days of the week, there is an average of three indirect flights with a length less than six hours. The frequency of flights is subject to change across the seasons and can be higher in the summer months.

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Madrid to Krakow?

Departure airport: Madrid Airport (MAD), which is officially known as Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, is located just 13 kilometers north-east of the city center. It is the main airport serving Spain and the second-largest airport in Europe in terms of physical size. The Madrid metro runs between the airport and Nuevos Ministerios station in the city center and has frequent departures. This service takes around 12 minutes. Airport buses are also available and run 24 hours a day. The airport has five terminals and offers a full range of services including dining, shopping, passenger lounges, parking, WiFi, and even medical services. 

Arrival airport: Krakow Airport, which is officially known as Kraków John Paul II International Airport, is located about 11 kilometers west of central Krakow in the suburb of Balice. Krakow Airport has two terminals, with international flights generally operating from Terminal 1. The airport is connected to Krakow by both train and road. Travel time from the Krakow Airport station to Kraków Główny station (main railway station) is about 20 minutes. Buses and taxis are also available. Krakow Airport is the second-busiest airport in Poland and offers a variety of services including dining, duty-free shopping, bars, and parking. Unlimited free WiFi is available throughout the airport.