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Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice depart on average 32 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $23 (€18) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 19:20. The fastest flight covers the 183 miles (296 km) distance in 1h 15m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 183 miles (296 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Flights per day 32 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 7:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Cheapest price
$82
Average price
$421
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Flights per day
49
Distance
296 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice will cost around $421 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.
Of the 49 flights that leave Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice onWed, May 27, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct flights cover the 296 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Wed, May 27 the longest flights will take 3 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
W62419
LO538 · LO3919
LO538 · LO3907
LO538 · LO3905
LO538 · LO3921
W62419
OS632 · OS679
LO536 · LO3919
LO538 · LO3921
LO538 · LO3921Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $26.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$230 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration 9h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice:
A bus is $191 (€154) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice costing on average $230 (€185).
Other travel options to John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 8m.
The table below shows live departures for Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice flights for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH1343 · LH1364 | 5:55 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h40 | 11:35 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1343 · LH98 · LH1622 | 5:55 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h45 | 12:40 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
LH1343 · LH1362 | 5:55 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h30 | 10:25 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1683 · LH1622 | 6:00 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h40 | 12:40 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1683+ LH7424 | 6:00 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 10h05 | 4:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1683 · LH129 · LH1366 | 6:00 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h30 | 1:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
OS640 · OS679 | 6:45 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h20 | 2:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
W62419 | 7:00 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1h15 | 8:15 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA871 · BA872 | 7:55 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h15 | 7:10 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
EW9732+ EW9783 | 9:05 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h15 | 1:20 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1685+ LH7424 | 9:15 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h50 | 4:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1685 · LH1622 | 9:15 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3h25 | 12:40 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1335 · LH106+ LH7424 | 9:35 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h30 | 4:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
LH1335 · LH1368 | 9:35 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h50 | 6:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO534 · LO3919 | 9:45 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h00 | 3:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO534 · LO3905 | 9:45 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h30 | 2:15 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO534 · LO3911 | 9:45 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 14h05 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO534 · LO3921 | 9:45 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h00 | 8:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO534 · LO3923 | 9:45 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h00 | 5:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LX1374+ LX2251 | 9:45 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 9h00 | 6:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
OS632 · OS679 | 11:15 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2h50 | 2:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1337 · LH1368 | 11:35 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h50 | 6:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1337 · LH1370 | 11:35 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 12h15 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
BA863 · BA872 | 11:45 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h25 | 7:10 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO536 · LO3923 | 12:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h00 | 5:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO536 · LO3921 | 12:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h00 | 8:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO536 · LO3919 | 12:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3h00 | 3:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO536 · LO3911 | 12:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h05 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO536 · LO3907 | 12:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 22h45 | 11:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1677 · LH1626 | 1:20 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 10h10 | 11:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1339 · LH1370 | 2:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 9h35 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1679 · LH1626 | 5:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h00 | 11:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1679 · LH121 · LH1370 | 5:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h20 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
LO538 · LO3919 | 5:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 22h15 | 3:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO538 · LO3907 | 5:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 18h00 | 11:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO538 · LO3911 | 5:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h20 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO538 · LO3921 | 5:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3h15 | 8:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO538 · LO3905 | 5:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 20h45 | 2:15 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO538 · LO3919 | 5:35 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 22h10 | 3:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO538 · LO3911 | 5:35 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h15 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO538 · LO3907 | 5:35 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 17h55 | 11:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO538 · LO3905 | 5:35 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 20h40 | 2:15 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO538 · LO3921 | 5:35 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3h10 | 8:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1341 · LH1370 | 7:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h50 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO532 · LO3905 | 8:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 17h50 | 2:15 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO532 · LO3919 | 8:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 19h20 | 3:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO532 · LO3907 | 8:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 15h05 | 11:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO532 · LO3911 | 8:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3h25 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO532 · LO3923 | 8:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 21h20 | 5:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
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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.
One of Kraków’s most visited museums, covering the city under Nazi occupation in a powerful, immersive exhibition inside Schindler’s former factory.
A renowned art museum housing European masterpieces, including Leonardo da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine, one of Poland’s most famous artworks.
An archaeological museum beneath the Main Market Square, presenting medieval Kraków through excavations, multimedia, and original artifacts.
The historic heart of Kraków and one of Europe’s great medieval squares, surrounded by major monuments, street life, and seasonal events.
Kraków’s historic Jewish quarter, now one of the city’s most atmospheric districts for heritage, courtyards, street scenes, and evening walks.
A leafy ring-shaped park surrounding the Old Town, ideal for walking between sights and enjoying a quieter view of the historic center.
A ring-shaped, chewy bread with salt, poppy, or sesame, protected as a traditional specialty of Krakow and sold from iconic street stalls.
Classic Polish dumplings filled with potato, white cheese, and onion; one of the most beloved everyday dishes in Krakow.
A Krakow specialty of slow-cooked pork in rich gravy served in bread, often described as the city’s historic answer to pulled pork sandwiches.
Well-known Kazimierz restaurant serving polished Polish cuisine, house infusions, and traditional dishes in an elegant yet relaxed setting.
Established Old Town restaurant in historic cellars, known for charcoal-grilled meats and classic Polish dishes with a traditional atmosphere.
A casual local favorite best known for maczanka krakowska, offering one of the city’s most famous takes on this classic Krakow specialty.
Affordable by Western European standards. Meals and coffee are reasonably priced, though airport venues cost more than the city center.
Service may be included, so check the bill first. If not included, tip 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up in cafes and taxis; tips are optional, not expected.
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John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice -> Kraków Główny
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