Flying from Milan to Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by working out where you'll catch your flight from Milan to Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK). Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) are the two main airports in Milan.
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Milan to Krakow John Paul II International Airport flight.
Krakow John Paul II International Airport is located in Krakow. The city's timezone is UTC+1 — the same as Milan.
The most popular route is from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK). Take your pick of 9 direct services each week. Ryanair operates a 8:55am departure between MXP and KRK.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Milan to KRK. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Milan to Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK) take off from this terminal.
When jetting out of MXP, you can take a direct flight from Milan to Krakow John Paul II International Airport with Wizz Air.
Most travellers choose to book seats with Wizz Air from MXP to KRK.
With 74.07% of its services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
MXP is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Milan Malpensa Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Milan to Krakow John Paul II International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to Milan Malpensa Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Looking to fly out of Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)? Direct Milan to Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK) plane tickets are available from here.
Get on your direct flight from Milan to KRK with Ryanair. This is one of the leading airlines flying this route out of BGY.
On the BGY to KRK route, Ryanair is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
Ryanair is the most reliable carrier flying from Milan Bergamo Airport to Krakow John Paul II International Airport, with 67.91% of its services arriving as scheduled.
BGY is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Milan to KRK flight, stay in one of these hotels near Milan Bergamo Airport:
75% of flights out of Milan Bergamo Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
You can lock in a plane ticket from Milan to Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK) with one or more stops out of Milano Linate Airport (LIN). These are some of the most common stopovers between LIN and KRK:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
From the centre of Milan, LIN is around 8 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 20 minutes to get to the airport by car and 30 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Milano Linate Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Milan to Krakow John Paul II International Airport flight:
With 84% of its departing flights arriving as scheduled, LIN is a reliable starting point for your adventure.
About Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK)
Book a hotel near KRK if you have a late flight from Milan to Krakow John Paul II International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Milan to Krakow John Paul II International Airport flight.
Getting from Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK) to central Krakow
Central Krakow is around 11 kilometres from Krakow John Paul II International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes around 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Krakow John Paul II International Airport is R 290. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 603. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap flights from Milan to KRK, book your plane ticket 11 months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for landing cheap Milan to Krakow John Paul II International Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Krakow. September is when most people book flights from Milan to Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Krakow is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Milan to KRK plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Milan to Krakow John Paul II International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Krakow
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Krakow right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Milan to Krakow John Paul II International Airport:
Your visit to Krakow wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights you can't miss include Rynek Glowny, Historic Old Town and St. Mary's Basilica.
Explore more of Poland
You've visited Krakow, now it's time to discover other corners of Poland. Journey about 257 kilometres north to Warsaw to check off its must-visit sights. From The Royal Castle in Warsaw to Warsaw Uprising Monument and Museum of Modern Art, your itinerary will be busy.
Lodz is another well-known destination in Poland and is around 193 kilometres north of Krakow. No journey is complete without dropping by Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial.
