Cheap flights from Kraków (KRK)

Southern Poland's main airport in Balice, 11 km from Kraków

Kraków John Paul II is Poland's second-busiest airport, located in Balice about 11 km west of central Kraków. It is a key Ryanair and Wizz Air base with extensive UK, Irish, Italian and German leisure networks, while LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa and KLM provide hub feeds to Warsaw, Frankfurt, Munich and Amsterdam. The airport benefits from a direct rail link into Kraków Główny.

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Airlines flying from Kraków (KRK)

Major carriers: LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, British Airways. Low-cost carriers: Ryanair, Wizz Air, easyJet.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kraków?
KRK fares are typically lowest in late January, February and November, outside Polish school holidays and the summer peak. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap lets you scan a full year of prices in one view, surfacing the cheapest week per route without clicking through dates manually.
Which airlines fly from Kraków Airport?
Ryanair and Wizz Air anchor low-cost traffic at KRK, joined by easyJet on selected routes. LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, Air France and British Airways handle hub connections. Flightmussy compares all of them in one free search with no signup, including LCC fares Google Flights sometimes ranks lower.
How far is Kraków Airport from the city centre?
John Paul II Airport sits in Balice about 11 km west of central Kraków. The dedicated SKA1 train links the terminal to Kraków Główny station in about 18-20 minutes and runs every 30 minutes. Bus 252 and taxis cover the same route depending on A4 traffic.
How early should I book a flight from KRK?
For LCC routes from Kraków, 6-10 weeks ahead generally beats last-minute fares; legacy carriers reward 8-12 weeks of lead time. Flightmussy is free with no signup, so daily rechecks of the 12-month fare heatmap make timing the booking simple across both LCCs and full-service carriers.

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