Flying from London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK): what you need to know
When planning a flight from London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK), you'll have a good choice of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The average length of a direct flight from London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Krakow is 1 hour ahead of London. J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice is located in Krakow, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) is the most popular route. There are 29 direct departures a week to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Ryanair at 21:30. Opt for the first LHR to KRK departure operated by Ryanair at 05:55 if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to KRK, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can hop on a direct flight from London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice Airport (KRK) leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
If you plan to leave from LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice Airport with British Airways.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing flights from London to KRK departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will show you the best route and available public transport options.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) has direct flights from London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK).
A range of airlines operate direct flights from London to KRK out of LGW. Book your favourite seat with one of these carriers and you'll get there before you realise it:
Split up your flight from London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and KRK are:
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from London to KRK, kick back in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
About J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice Airport (KRK)
Reserve a hotel close to KRK if you're catching a late flight from London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice Airport (KRK) to central Krakow
From J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice Airport, Krakow is approximately 29 kilometres away. It takes around 33 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 33 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice Airport (KRK)
For a one-way ticket from London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice Airport, $30 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just $65. These are currently the lowest fares but could change based on availability.
Book 4 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure flight tickets from London to KRK.
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The best time to fly from London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice Airport (KRK)
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice Airport. August is the busiest month for a trip to Krakow. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Krakow is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from London to KRK in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -9ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap flights from London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice Airport sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
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