- Must visit
Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory
Flagship museum in Oskar Schindler’s former factory, presenting Kraków under Nazi occupation through immersive historical displays.
Flights from Bucharest to Kraków depart on average 38 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $20 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 04:30, the last at 23:20. The fastest flight covers the 484 miles (779 km) distance in 1h 40m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 484 miles (779 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 |
Flights per day 38 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 40m |
First flight 4:30 AM |
Last flight 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Cheapest price
$257
Average price
$562
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 3 m
Flights per day
49
Distance
779 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Bucharest to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bucharest to Kraków will cost around $562 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $257.
It's difficult to get from Bucharest to Kraków without transferring at least once.
LO646 · LO3923
LO646 · LO3921
LO646 · LO3919
LO646 · LO3905
LO646 · LO3907
LO646 · LO3921
LO642 · LO3923
LO640 · LO3907
LH1651+
EN8342
LH1651+
LH7424Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bucharest to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, and a train costs an average of $179.
Distance: 484 miles (779 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
|---|---|---|
$94 Average price | $92 Average price Cheapest | $179 Average price |
5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 15m Average total duration 25h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36h 48m Average total duration 36h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Kraków:
A bus is $2 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Kraków costing on average $94.
A bus is $87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bucharest to Kraków costing on average $179.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 45m.
Train takes on average 36h 18m.
The table below shows live departures for Bucharest to Kraków flights for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FR 9540 | 9:00 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1h45 | 9:45 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK1044 · TK1765+ LO3921 | 9:40 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 12h05 | 8:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
TK1044 · TK1271 | 9:40 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 23h55 | 8:35 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
TK1044+ TK8148 · LO3911 | 9:40 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 15h10 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
TK1044 · TK1765+ LO3911 | 9:40 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 15h10 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
LH1651+ LH7424 | 12:45 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 4h20 | 4:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1651 · LH109 · LH1368 | 12:45 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 7h10 | 6:55 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
LH1651+ EN8342 | 12:45 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 4h20 | 4:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
OS694 · OS141+ LX1374 | 1:15 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 6h40 | 6:55 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
TK1042 · TK1765+ LO3921 | 1:25 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 8h20 | 8:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
TK1042+ LO2102 | 1:25 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 24h20 | 12:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
TK1042+ TK9016 | 1:25 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 24h20 | 12:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
TK1042 · TK1765+ LO3911 | 1:25 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 11h25 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
TK1042+ TK8148 · LO3911 | 1:25 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 11h25 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
TK1042 · TK1271 | 1:25 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 20h10 | 8:35 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1419 · LH116 · LH1626 | 1:50 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 10h40 | 11:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
LH1419 · LH1368 | 1:50 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 6h05 | 6:55 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1419 · LH120 · LH1626 | 1:50 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 10h40 | 11:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
LO642 · LO3921 | 2:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 7h10 | 8:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO642 · LO3923 | 2:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 4h10 | 5:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO642 · LO3911 | 2:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 10h15 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO642 · LO3907 | 2:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 21h55 | 11:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
TK1040+ TK9016 | 3:55 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 21h50 | 12:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
TK1040+ LO2102 | 3:55 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 21h50 | 12:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
TK1040 · TK1271 | 3:55 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 17h40 | 8:35 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1417 · LH1370 | 5:15 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 7h35 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1417 · LH124 · LH1626 | 5:15 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 7h15 | 11:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
LO646 · LO3911 | 6:30 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 6h20 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO646 · LO3921 | 6:30 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 3h15 | 8:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO646 · LO3905 | 6:30 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 20h45 | 2:15 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO646 · LO3907 | 6:30 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 18h00 | 11:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1653 · LH1626 | 7:20 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 5h10 | 11:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
TK1265+ LO3907+ TK8597 | 8:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 15h55 | 11:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
TK8160 · TK8154+ TK8597 | 8:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 15h55 | 11:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
TK9016+ TK8597 | 8:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 17h10 | 12:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
TK8160 · LO3907+ TK8597 | 8:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 15h55 | 11:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
LO2102+ TK8597 | 8:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 17h10 | 12:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
TK1265+ TK8154+ TK8597 | 8:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 15h55 | 11:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
TK1271+ TK8597 | 8:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 13h00 | 8:35 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
TK1046+ TK8160 · TK8154 | 9:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 14h55 | 11:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
TK1046 · TK1265+ LO3907 | 9:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 14h55 | 11:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
TK1046+ TK8160 · LO3907 | 9:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 14h55 | 11:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
TK1046+ LO2102 | 9:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 16h10 | 12:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
TK1046+ TK9016 | 9:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 16h10 | 12:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
TK1046 · TK1265+ TK8154 | 9:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 14h55 | 11:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
TK1046 · TK1271 | 9:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 12h00 | 8:35 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, August 26 | |||||
LH1423 · LH1362 | 6:05 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 5h20 | 10:25 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1423 · LH1364 | 6:05 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 6h30 | 11:35 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1423 · LH98 · LH1622 | 6:05 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 7h35 | 12:40 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
LH1655 · LH97 · LH1366 | 6:15 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 8h15 | 1:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
LH1655 · LH1622 | 6:15 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 7h25 | 12:40 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1655 · LH95 · LH1366 | 6:15 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 8h15 | 1:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
LX1887+ LH1185+ LH1366 | 6:20 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 8h10 | 1:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
LX1887+ LX3806+ LX1102 | 6:20 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 7h20 | 12:40 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
OS700+ OS203+ LH1366 | 6:35 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 7h55 | 1:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
OS700+ OS205+ LH1366 | 6:35 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 7h55 | 1:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
OS700+ OS183+ LH1622 | 6:35 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 7h05 | 12:40 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
LO640 · LO3905 | 8:20 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 6h55 | 2:15 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO640 · LO3923 | 8:20 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 10h25 | 5:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO640 · LO3921 | 8:20 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 13h25 | 8:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO640 · LO3919 | 8:20 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 8h45 | 4:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO640 · LO3911 | 8:20 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 16h30 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO640 · LO3907 | 8:20 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 4h10 | 11:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Discover the best of Kraków — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kraków trip today.
Flagship museum in Oskar Schindler’s former factory, presenting Kraków under Nazi occupation through immersive historical displays.
Branch of the Czartoryski Museum famed for Leonardo da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine and important European decorative arts.
Underground archaeological museum beneath the Main Square, revealing medieval streets, artifacts, and the city’s early trade history.
Historic district south of the Old Town, known for synagogues, courtyards, layered history, and one of Kraków’s best walking atmospheres.
Medieval core of Kraków packed with churches, squares, lanes, and landmarks; the city’s essential area for first-time visitors.
Leafy park ring replacing the old city walls, ideal for a relaxed walk around the Old Town between major sights.
Obwarzanek Krakowski is Kraków’s iconic ring-shaped bread, chewy and topped with salt, poppy or sesame. It has protected status and is sold from blue street stalls.
Maczanka Krakowska is a traditional Kraków sandwich of slow-cooked pork in a soft roll, often called a local ancestor of pulled pork sandwiches.
Pierogi are dumplings common in Kraków, often filled with meat, potato and cheese, or seasonal fruit. They are a staple of Polish home cooking and milk bars.
Popular traditional venue near the center serving hearty Polish specialties in a rustic cellar atmosphere with strong local character.
Well-known milk bar for budget-friendly Polish comfort food such as pierogi, soups, and pancakes in a simple local canteen setting.
Historic restaurant on the Main Square known for classic Polish dishes, elegant interiors, and traditional service in a landmark setting.
More affordable than many Western European city breaks. Dining and transit are low-cost, while central hotels can rise in peak season.
Tipping is appreciated, not mandatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 10%. Tip taxis by rounding up. In cafes, small change or rounding up is common.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bucharest to Kraków by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kraków, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bucharest to Kraków flights use the Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice airport pair. Use this guide to compare Bucharest and Kraków airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is 2 km from Bucharest city centre. Public transport options include:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in Arrivals and Departures.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Bucharest Baneasa Aurel Vlaicu Intl Airport is 7 km from Bucharest city centre. Public transport options include:
Bucharest Baneasa Aurel Vlaicu Intl Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Limited dining options, mainly sck bars and cafes.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bucharest Baneasa Aurel Vlaicu Intl Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bucharest Baneasa Aurel Vlaicu Intl Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bucharest Baneasa Aurel Vlaicu Intl Airport: Ramps.
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice: Ramps, assistance.
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