How to find cheap flights to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
Rs150,129 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice. For a one-way plane ticket to KRK, the lowest fare is Rs57,201.
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Best time to go to Krakow
You can typically board the cheapest flight to Krakow in May.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to KRK that fits your itinerary and budget.
August is the most popular month for flights to KRK. It's an ideal time to explore Krakow in full swing.
April is the least busy time of year to visit if you prefer a more laid-back vibe. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Krakow then.
With averages of between 12ºC and 29ºC, August is when Krakow is at its warmest. Organise your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your time here.
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around -9ºC to 4ºC.
With six days of rain on average, October is the driest month in Krakow.
Expect more rain if you're visiting during January, which gets around 12 days of wet weather.
Flying to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice, these top airlines make reaching Krakow easy:
Aegean Airlines has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 100% of its flights into this airport arrive as scheduled, making it a great choice when booking your KRK plane ticket.
KRK is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Be curled up in bed not long after your flight to KRK. Choose any of these hotels close to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice and you'll be fast asleep in no time:
Kick off your Krakow trip sooner by grabbing a car hire in KRK. Flex To Go, Wheego and kaizen rent are some of the top providers to choose from here.
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice has an on-time performance of 61%. This figure tracks how regularly flights from KRK reach their destination as scheduled.
Getting to central Krakow from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
KRK is about 29 kilometres from central Krakow.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to KRK, it'll take around 35 minutes to reach the centre.
You can expect the ride to take about 1 hour 35 minutes when using public transport.
The right hotel can turn a good trip into a great one. Settle in at one of these guest-approved stays in Krakow:
Krakow highlights
These leading attractions should be high on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Krakow:
Rynek Glowny: Offering a great first impression of everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 0.16 kilometres east of the centre.
River Garden Park Płaszów: Make your way to this park when you feel like slowing the pace in Krakow. It's roughly 5 kilometres east of the centre in Podgorze.
St. Mary's Basilica: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A memorable landmark, it's around 0.16 kilometres east of the centre of Krakow.
How to get to Katowice from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
Going directly to Katowice? From KRK, it takes around 50 minutes to drive there. The city is about 72 kilometres from the airport.
Allow for a journey time of roughly 2 hours 5 minutes when making your way to Katowice on public transport.
Travelling from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) to Sosnowiec
Located about 56 kilometres away, Sosnowiec is another city that's easily reachable from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice. It takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to make the journey on public transport from KRK.
It'll take you 55 minutes or so to drive to Sosnowiec.
Explore more of Poland
There's plenty more of Poland waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres north of Krakow, take off to Warsaw. What not to miss? Start with The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Monument of the Warsaw Uprising and Museum of Modern Art. The city's closest major airport is Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW).
Lodz is another standout destination in Poland and is roughly 193 kilometres north of Krakow. Get right to the good parts at attractions like Łódź Ghetto, Mural Atlas and Łódź Mural. Lodz Lublinek Airport (LCJ) handles most flights into this city.
Make room for one more stop with Wroclaw, which is roughly 225 kilometres north-west of Krakow. Wrocław Market Square, Old Town and National Museum make the trip worthwhile. You can get here by catching a flight to Wroclaw Airport (WRO).