Flights to Kraków 2026

International travel to Poland is easy. This guide tells you everything you need to know about flying to Kraków for a summer or fall break.

on the krakow market sq. – image © smif / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Airlines run regular flights to Kraków (and other Polish cities) from all parts of Europe and the UK. See our guide on how to get to Kraków from the UK.

There are some real bargains available, with Ryanair offering outward flights from as little as £10. Check 12go for flight times and pricing on your chosen trip dates. This will show you all flights from multiple different airlines.

If you are travelling from outside Europe, you will almost certainly have to change planes in Warsaw or one of the main European transport hubs. A service like 12go will help you find the cheapest and most direct route.

The following lists some of the main airlines and routes to Kraków at time of writing. The list is by no means exhaustive, as many other regional city airports fly to Kraków.

Europe

• Stockholm: Norwegian, Ryanair, Wizz Air
• Copenhagen: Norwegian, Ryanair
• Oslo: Norwegian, Ryanair, Wizz Air
• Helsinki: Finnair
• Madrid: Ryanair
• Rome: Ryanair, Wizz Air
• Paris: Air France, EasyJet, Ryanair
• Vienna: Austrian, LOT
• Prague: Ryanair
• Brussels: Ryanair
• Amsterdam: KLM
• Dublin: Ryanair

See How To Travel From Kraków To Neighbouring Cities for more routes.

United Kingdom

• Belfast: EasyJet, Ryanair
• Birmingham: Ryanair, Wizz Air
• Bristol: EasyJet, Ryanair
• Edinburgh: EasyJet, Ryanair
• Liverpool: EasyJet, Ryanair
• London (Gatwick / Luton / Stansted): British Airways, EasyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air
• Manchester: EasyJet, Ryanair

See How To Travel From The UK To Kraków for more routes.

North America

• Chicago: LOT

Middle East

• Dubai: flydubai
• Tel Aviv: Ryanair

How Much Are Flights To Kraków?

Kraków is only served by a few international routes outside of Europe, so you will often end up changing at one of the main transport hubs. Typical round-trip ticket costs to John Paul II International Airport from selected cities in euros as of September 2025:

• Chicago: 499€
• Dubai: 339€
• London Gatwick: 48€
• Paris: 58€
• Frankfurt: 231€
• Amsterdam: 196€
• Warsaw: 49€

These prices will fluctuate depending on season and demand and both EasyJet and Ryanair serve Kraków, so flying with them can be extremely cheap. Use a comparison site like 12go to find the best deals and try to book about three months in advance for the best prices.

Landing in Kraków

How Do I Get From The Airport To My Hotel In Kraków?

It’s quick and easy to get from John Paul II International to Kraków itself. See our comprehensive guide for how to get from Kraków Airport to the city centre.

Although the train service from Kraków Airport is very good, an airport private transfer is the easiest – and safest – way to travel. You can arrange everything in advance and somebody will wait in Arrivals to take you directly to your accommodation, no matter what time of day. These can be booked through GetYourGuide at reasonable cost, and possibly for even less than a taxi.

The rooftop view from Hotel Copernicus

How Do I Book A Hotel In Kraków?

The standard of hospitality and hotels in Poland is generally very high and extra rules for hygiene were brought in to encourage tourists back to Kraków. Tables and surfaces are disinfected after every customer and staff wear protective clothing.

Check Krakow Hotel Availability

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Finding somewhere to stay in Kraków is very easy through Booking.com. You can see everything available, with information and user reviews to help you find the ideal place. It’s often possible to reserve a room with no upfront payment and pay when you check out. Most hotels offer the option for cancellations, in case you need to cancel your trip.

We have more recommendations for the best hotels in Krakow in various budget categories, as well as advice on the best areas of the city on our Where To Stay In Krakow page.

Here are four suggestions to start you off:

• Hotel Copernicus:
  An attractive, luxury hotel with gorgeous interiors and impressive rooftop views of Wawel Castle – see image above. Copernicus is a superb 5-star hotel
• Wawel Hotel:
  Wawel is a small, boutique hotel with the personal touch. It’s Old Town location and Art Nouveau decoration are easy to fall in love with
• Hotel Jan:
  Mid-priced Hotel Jan is a beautiful old townhouse, at the very heart of Kraków’s Old Town, with modern, cosy rooms
• Hotele Kazimierz:
  Basic, but comfortable and good value for money and right in the middle of Kazimierz, as the name suggests

Other Polish Cities You Can Visit From Kraków

• Białystok: In the north east of Poland, Białystok has a lively cultural scene and a handful of tourist attractions, and is close to the UNESCO-listed Białowieski National Park and the oldest forests in Europe.
• Gdańsk: On the Baltic coast, Gdańsk is friendly and great for food, and one of Poland’s biggest tourist destinations.
• Gdynia: Gdynia is also a port city with some lovely sandy beaches, and also makes a great day trip from neighbouring Gdańsk.
• Katowice: For something a bit different, Katowice is very post-industrial. It’s airport and proximity to Kraków make it worth consideration for travellers who want a future-facing (and very green) Poland, with dramatic, modern architecture.
• Łódź: Set in the very heart of Poland, Łódź is coming into its own as a creative city. The city is alive with murals and street art. There’s a great food scene and a nice mix of architectural styles. Right now, Łódź has that exciting feel of the future.
• Lublin: On the eastern side of Poland, Lublin is best known as a cultural and academic city. It has a rich Jewish heritage and was apparently referred to as the ‘Jewish Oxford’ in the Jagiellonian era. There is a nice mix of medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque, with some atmospheric cobbled streets.
• Olsztyn: Up in the north, Olsztyn is often overlooked by tourists keen to reach the more famous Gdańsk. It does, however, have a pretty Old Town and ranks very highly for quality of life. What’s more, the city provides a gateway to some gorgeous wild countryside of lakes and forests.
• Poznań: 300km to the west of Warsaw, youthful Poznań has a lively, friendly nightlife, with plenty of restaurants and bars. The Old Town is brightly coloured and quirkily decorated with bold styles similar to Southern Germany. There’s plenty here to keep you occupied for a long weekend, with a museums, a cathedral, and historical buildings, but the city also makes a great base for exploring Poland’s countryside.
• Sopot: Another seaside resort, between Gdynia and Gdańsk, Sopot is a playground for the rich. With sandy beaches and a pier, as well as the shops, bars, and clubs of Bohaterów Monte Cassino, it can be very busy at the height of the season. Even more than Gdynia, Sopot might be best sampled first as an afternoon out, rounded off with a meal in one of the excellent fish restaurants.
• Szczecin: Close to the border with Germany, Szczecin is off the beaten track for most tourists. The Old Town is pretty and there are a handful of attractions to see. But, mainly, visiting Szczecin is a great opportunity to get to know Polish food and to engage with the culture – there is a fine Philharmonic building and the grand Ducal Castle is now an arts centre.
• Toruń: Largely untouched by the Second World War, Toruń is a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Vistula River to the north west of Warsaw. The architectural highlights are dominated by the huge Gothic cathedral and the city feels less hectic than more famous tourist destinations.
• Warsaw: Poland’s capital city is easy to reach from Kraków and makes a good weekend destination. Much of Warsaw was built after 1945. Even the pretty Old Town is mostly reconstruction. But there are excellent museums and places to eat. It’s also one of Europe’s great cities to go out drinking! See our sister site WarsawVisit.com for a complete introduction to this excellent city.
• Wrocław: Wrocław is a charming city in the western part of Poland, with islands and bridges criss-crossing the water and a strong Gothic flavour to the architecture. Built out from the 10th century Ostrów Tumski (Cathedral Island), Wrocław also has a stunning market square, much of which is listed within a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Zakopane: 110km from Kraków, Poland’s outdoor capital and winter resort, Zakopane is nestled at the root of the High Tatra mountains. The area is excellent for hiking, skiing, and a range of other activities. However, there is also unique folk architecture and plenty of more spectacular attractions.

As well as travelling to other Polish destinations, Kraków also serves as a handy hub for a number of cities in neighbouring countries.