Travelling from London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK): What you need to know
When planning your flight from London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK), you'll have a good range of airports to jet out of. 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).
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 30 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice flight.
Krakow is one hour ahead of London. J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice is located in Krakow, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Choose from 5 direct services each week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK). This is the most popular route, with British Airways offering a 7:10am departure from LHR to KRK.
Your flight from London to KRK won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Go straight to your destination from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) can be booked from here.
When departing from LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice with British Airways.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between LHR and KRK is British Airways.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is British Airways.
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) plane ticket out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Decide if leaving from LGW is a better fit for your trip.
From LGW, direct flights from London to KRK are available with Wizz Air.
Wizz Air is the most frequently booked airline flying from LGW to KRK.
With 65.63% of its services landing on schedule, Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier flying between London Gatwick Airport and J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice.
You can get to LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your London to KRK flight? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Get to your destination faster from Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice are available from here.
Reach new altitudes with any of these carriers that offer direct London to KRK plane tickets from STN:
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Ryanair from STN to KRK.
Ryanair is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make catching an early London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and get to your gate with time to spare:
Flights that depart from STN land at their destination as scheduled 64.73% of the time.
About J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
Book a hotel near KRK if you're catching a late flight from London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice. Select one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
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Getting from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) to central Krakow
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice is around 29 kilometres from the centre of Krakow. It takes around 35 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice is R 384. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 868. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
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The best time to fly from London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK). August is the busiest month to visit Krakow. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in April.
When booking your London to KRK plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Krakow, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Krakow
Once you've booked your flight from London to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Krakow:
Rynek Glowny and Historic Old Town are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Krakow itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to St. Mary's Basilica.
Explore more of Poland
You've done Krakow, now it's time to discover more of Poland. Journey about 257 kilometres north to Warsaw to tick off its top sights. From The Royal Castle in Warsaw to Monument of the Warsaw Uprising and Museum of Modern Art, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 193 kilometres north of Krakow, Lodz is another favourite stop in Poland. No visit is complete without checking out Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial.