Flying from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Krakow Airport (KRK): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Krakow Airport is 2 hours.
The timezone in Krakow is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Helsinki.
Choose from 15 weekly Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Krakow Airport flights. The 07:05 departure with Finnair is the earliest flight you can take. Finnair operates the last service of the day at 19:10.
Your HEL to KRK flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Flying into Krakow (and then seeing more of Poland!) is easy with Finnair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Krakow Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Finnair.
The most punctual carrier offering HEL to KRK flights is Finnair. Its services land as scheduled 79.07% of the time.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Krakow Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HEL and KRK:
Warsaw Chopin Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Krakow Airport (KRK)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Krakow Airport flight is R 995. A round-trip ticket right now is R 2,291. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from HEL to KRK by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Krakow Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from HEL to KRK.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Krakow Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
84% of flights leaving Helsinki Vantaa Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of HEL.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Krakow Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to HEL:
Arriving at Krakow Airport (KRK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Krakow Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KRK instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Krakow Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Flex To Go, Wheego or kaizen rent and explore beyond Krakow's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Krakow Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Krakow Airport (KRK) to central Krakow
Krakow Airport to the centre of Krakow has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Krakow Airport (KRK)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Krakow Airport. September is the most popular month to visit Krakow. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Krakow Airport for August if you'd like to visit Krakow during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HEL to KRK in January. Average temperatures are between -9ºC (16ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Poland
You've done Krakow, now it's time to discover more of Poland. Journey around 257 kilometres north to Warsaw to tick off its leading sights. From The Royal Castle in Warsaw to Warsaw Uprising Monument and Museum of Modern Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 193 kilometres north of Krakow, Lodz is another essential stop in Poland. Start your sightseeing at Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial.