- Must visit
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 Manchester to Kraków depart on average 37 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 23:10. The fastest flight covers the 1566 km distance in 2h 30m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1566 km |
Average flight duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Flights per day 37 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 2h 30m |
First flight 5:45 |
Last flight 23:10 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£523
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 4 m
Flights per day
57
Distance
1566 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Manchester to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Kraków will cost around £523 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £48.
Of the 57 flights that leave Manchester for Kraków every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1566 km distance in an average of 4 h 4 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
The slowest flights will take 4 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FR 2141
AF1169 · AF1878
AF1069 · AF1878
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LX1374
LH4087+
LH7424
FR 2141
KL1028 · KL1323
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LH7424
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EN8342
LH4087+
LH1622Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 3.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £482.
Distance: 1566 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
|---|---|---|
£110 Average Price Cheapest | £142 Average Price | £499 Average Price |
5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 35h 35m Average total duration 35h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30h 0m Average total duration 29h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
4.7 - 9.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Kraków flights for today, Monday 24 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KL1028 · KL1323 | 5:55 Manchester Airport | 4h10 | 11:05 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
KL1028 · KL1327 | 5:55 Manchester Airport | 10h00 | 16:55 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
KL1028 · KL1331 | 5:55 Manchester Airport | 15h35 | 22:30 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
KL1028 · KL1325 | 5:55 Manchester Airport | 6h40 | 13:35 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LH4215+ LH1364 | 6:00 Manchester Airport | 4h45 | 11:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
SN2184+ SN2613+ SN7119 | 6:05 Manchester Airport | 11h20 | 18:25 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
SN2184 · SN2611+ SN7119 | 6:05 Manchester Airport | 11h20 | 18:25 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
SN2184 · SN2547 | 6:05 Manchester Airport | 4h25 | 11:30 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LH4087+ LH1622 | 7:00 Manchester Airport | 4h40 | 12:40 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LH4087+ LH7424 | 7:00 Manchester Airport | 8h05 | 16:05 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
FR 2141 | 7:15 Manchester Airport | 2h30 | 10:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1030 · KL1323 | 8:55 Manchester Airport | 25h10 | 11:05 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
KL1030 · KL1331 | 8:55 Manchester Airport | 12h35 | 22:30 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
KL1030 · KL1327 | 8:55 Manchester Airport | 7h00 | 16:55 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LX391 · LX1374 | 9:00 Manchester Airport | 9h00 | 19:00 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LH2501+ LH7424 | 10:35 Manchester Airport | 4h30 | 16:05 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LH2501+ EN8342 | 10:35 Manchester Airport | 4h30 | 16:05 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LH4211+ LH112 · LH1626 | 11:10 Manchester Airport | 11h20 | 23:30 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
LH4211+ LH1368 | 11:10 Manchester Airport | 6h15 | 18:25 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LH4211+ LH1370 | 11:10 Manchester Airport | 11h20 | 23:30 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
SN2174 · SN2617+ SN7121 | 11:10 Manchester Airport | 11h20 | 23:30 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
SN2174 · SN2649+ SN7137 | 11:10 Manchester Airport | 11h20 | 23:30 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
SN2174+ SN2613+ SN7121 | 11:10 Manchester Airport | 11h20 | 23:30 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
SN2174+ SN2613+ SN7119 | 11:10 Manchester Airport | 6h15 | 18:25 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
SN2174+ SN2651+ SN7137 | 11:10 Manchester Airport | 11h20 | 23:30 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
DY1349 · DY1040 | 13:40 Manchester Airport | 21h05 | 11:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
DY1349 · DY1042 | 13:40 Manchester Airport | 6h10 | 20:50 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
KL1034 · KL1325 | 13:45 Manchester Airport | 22h50 | 13:35 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
KL1034 · KL1331 | 13:45 Manchester Airport | 7h45 | 22:30 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
KL1034 · KL1323 | 13:45 Manchester Airport | 20h20 | 11:05 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
KL1034 · KL1327 | 13:45 Manchester Airport | 26h10 | 16:55 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
BA1369 · BA872 | 16:55 Manchester Airport | 18h35 | 12:30 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
KL1036 · KL1325 | 17:30 Manchester Airport | 19h05 | 13:35 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
KL1036 · KL1327 | 17:30 Manchester Airport | 22h25 | 16:55 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
KL1036 · KL1323 | 17:30 Manchester Airport | 16h35 | 11:05 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
TK1996 · TK1265+ LO3905 | 17:35 Manchester Airport | 19h40 | 14:15 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
TK1996 · TK1883+ OS679 | 17:35 Manchester Airport | 19h30 | 14:05 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
TK1996 · TK1265+ LO3919 | 17:35 Manchester Airport | 21h10 | 15:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
U22263 | 17:40 Manchester Airport | 2h30 | 21:10 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1169 · AF1340+ AF3137 | 17:50 Manchester Airport | 18h45 | 13:35 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
AF1169 · AF1240+ AF3137 | 17:50 Manchester Airport | 18h45 | 13:35 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
LH4089+ LH1626 | 17:55 Manchester Airport | 4h35 | 23:30 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
FR 2148 | 19:15 Manchester Airport | 2h30 | 22:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1373 · BA872 | 20:15 Manchester Airport | 15h15 | 12:30 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
KL1038 · KL1323 | 20:50 Manchester Airport | 13h15 | 11:05 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
KL1038 · KL1325 | 20:50 Manchester Airport | 15h45 | 13:35 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
KL1038 · KL1331 | 20:50 Manchester Airport | 24h40 | 22:30 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
KL1038 · KL1327 | 20:50 Manchester Airport | 19h05 | 16:55 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
DY1327 · DY1036 | 21:50 Manchester Airport | 13h35 | 12:25 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
TK1916 · TK1265+ LO3919 | 22:55 Manchester Airport | 15h50 | 15:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
TK1916 · TK1265+ LO3923 | 22:55 Manchester Airport | 17h50 | 17:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
TK1916 · TK1883+ OS679 | 22:55 Manchester Airport | 14h10 | 14:05 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
TK1916 · TK1265+ LO3921 | 22:55 Manchester Airport | 20h50 | 20:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
TK1916 · TK1765+ LO3921 | 22:55 Manchester Airport | 20h50 | 20:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
TK1916 · TK1265+ LO3905 | 22:55 Manchester Airport | 14h20 | 14:15 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 changes | |
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Discover the best of Kraków — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kraków trip today.
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
Great Western Railways provide regular direct trains from Bath to London Paddington. The weekday service begins around 5:40 a.m. with a half-hourly service throughout the day. The final train to London leaves Bath about 10:45 p.m. Most journey times are around an hour and thirty minutes. Weekend services are slightly reduced, with a later first train from Bath.
Departure Station: Bath Spa is situated about fifteen minutes walk south of the city centre, the busy Bath Spa station is served by numerous city bus routes departing from stops on Dorchester Street, adjacent to the station. The city bus station is a couple of minutes walk west of Bath Spa station, with connections across the region and nationally. The taxi rank is located by the main entrance.
Arrival Station: London Paddington is located on the west side of central London, Paddington station has connections across the capital by underground, several bus routes and night bus services. Taxis are available one level up from the platforms.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Kraków flights use the Manchester Airport to John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice airport pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Kraków airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester 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 all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Assistance, toilets.
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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