How to find cheap flights to Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK)
$490 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Krakow John Paul II International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to KRK, the lowest fare is $218.
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The earlier you book, the better. You might even be able to land some awesome early bird deals on tickets to Krakow, where Krakow John Paul II International Airport is located.
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Best time to go to Krakow
May is typically the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Krakow.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to KRK that suits your budget and itinerary.
If you'd love to experience Krakow at its liveliest, lock in your flights to KRK for September. Vacationing during peak periods typically means more to do and see than at other times.
Travel in December if you prefer your vacation with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Krakow are often more affordable.
Check the weather before traveling. August is the warmest time of year in Krakow, averaging between 54ºF and 84ºF.
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 16ºF to 39ºF.
October gives you the best chance of sunshine. With five days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Krakow.
January brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 12 days of rainfall if you're in town then.
Flying to Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK): What you need to know
Travel to Krakow without any stops. These are some of the major airlines that offer direct flights to Krakow John Paul II International Airport:
Aegean Airlines is most likely to get you there on time. Up to 100% of its flights into this airport arrive according to schedule, making it a smart choice when reserving your KRK plane ticket.
Your flight will land in the UTC+1 timezone at KRK.
Eager to get some rest after your flight to KRK? These hotels near Krakow John Paul II International Airport offer the ideal place to relax and recharge:
Krakow John Paul II International Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This figure tracks how regularly flights from KRK reach their destination as scheduled.
Getting to central Krakow from Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK)
Central Krakow is about 7 miles from KRK.
If you're planning to catch a cab after your flight to KRK, it'll take around 25 minutes to reach the center.
The journey on public transport takes about 20 minutes.
If you want to stay close to all the action in Krakow, unpack your suitcase at one of these top options:
Krakow highlights
Put these leading attractions on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Krakow:
Rynek Glowny: The perfect place to start your city tour, this landmark is located around 3 miles west of the city center.
Peter Pan - Garden of Lights: Here's where you can slow the tempo down a little when exploring Krakow. This park is roughly 2 miles north of the center.
St. Mary's Basilica: This is another good reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 3 miles west of the heart of Krakow in Historic Old Town.
How to get to Katowice from Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK)
The nearby city of Katowice is about 45 miles from KRK. Heading into the center by cab or ride-share should take around 50 minutes.
Public transport will get you to Katowice in 2 hours 5 minutes or so.
Traveling from Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK) to Sosnowiec
If Sosnowiec is where you're off to, public transport should take around 2 hours 30 minutes from Krakow John Paul II International Airport. This city is about 30 miles from KRK.
It'll take you 55 minutes or so to drive to Sosnowiec.
Explore more of Poland
There's a whole lot more of Poland waiting for you to discover. About 160 miles north of Krakow, set out for Warsaw. What not to miss? Begin with The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Warsaw Uprising Monument and Museum of Modern Art. The most convenient airport for this city is Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW).
Lodz is another standout destination in Poland and is roughly 120 miles north of Krakow. Get right to the good parts at attractions like Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial. Lodz Wladyslaw Reymont Airport (LCJ) is the key arrival point for this city.
Or head for Wroclaw, roughly 140 miles northwest of Krakow. Wrocław Market Square, Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and National Museum in Wrocław are among the many reasons to go. The easiest way to get here is by flying into Wrockaw Nicolaus Copernicus Airport (WRO).
