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National Museum of Art of Romania
Romania’s premier art museum, housing European masters and major national collections inside the former Royal Palace.
Flights from Kraków to Bucharest depart on average 37 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $19 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:20. The fastest flight covers the 484 miles (779 km) distance in 1h 20m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 484 miles (779 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 |
Flights per day 37 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 20m |
First flight 12:05 AM |
Last flight 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$51
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$667
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
3 h 37 m
Flights on Sep 19
45
Distance
779 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Kraków to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kraków to Bucharest will cost around $667 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 45 flights from Kraków to Bucharest, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct flights cover the 779 km distance in an average of 3 h 37 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the longest flights will take 4 h 30 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.
W62057
LH1623 · LH1652
OS680+
OS699
LH1367 · LH1422
LH1627+
LH4136
W62057
LO3924 · LO639
LO3904 · LO641
LH1623 · LH1652
LO3908 · LO645Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $112 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $112, while a flight costs an average of $404.
Distance: 484 miles (779 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
|---|---|---|
$404 Average price | $112 Average price Cheapest | |
5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 24h 34m Average total duration 24h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Bucharest:
A bus is $291 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Bucharest costing on average $404.
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Bus takes on average 24h 4m.
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Bucharest flights for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH7425+ OS188+ OS699 | 4:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 6h25 | 12:10 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
EN8343+ LH4138 | 4:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 7h25 | 1:10 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH7425+ LH4138 | 4:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 7h25 | 1:10 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
EN8343+ OS188+ OS699 | 4:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 6h25 | 12:10 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO3924 · LO643 | 6:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 6h25 | 1:50 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3924 · LO641 | 6:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 18h25 | 1:50 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3924 · LO645 | 6:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 22h20 | 5:45 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3922 · LO641 | 9:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 15h20 | 1:50 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3922 · LO643 | 9:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 3h20 | 1:50 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3922 · LO645 | 9:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 19h15 | 5:45 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3922 · LO639 | 9:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 24h45 | 11:15 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
LO3910 · LO639 | 5:40 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 16h35 | 11:15 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3910 · LO645 | 5:40 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 11h05 | 5:45 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3910 · LO641 | 5:40 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 7h10 | 1:50 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1371+ LX1069 · LX1888 | 6:00 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 8h20 | 3:20 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1371 · LH1186+ LX1888 | 6:00 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 8h20 | 3:20 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1371 · LH1418 | 6:00 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 6h10 | 1:10 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1627+ LH4136 | 6:00 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 5h00 | 12:00 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1627+ LX1888+ LX1101 | 6:00 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 8h20 | 3:20 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK9017+ TK1039 | 7:00 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 6h35 | 2:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK9017+ TK1045 | 7:00 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 12h15 | 8:15 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK9017+ TK1043 | 7:00 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 24h05 | 8:05 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK9017+ TK8592 | 7:00 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 28h00 | 12:00 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK9017+ TK8598 | 7:00 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 17h00 | 1:00 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3904 · LO641 | 8:50 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 4h00 | 1:50 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3904 · LO639 | 8:50 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 13h25 | 11:15 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3904 · LO645 | 8:50 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 7h55 | 5:45 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1272 · TK1045 | 9:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 9h45 | 8:15 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1272 · TK1043 | 9:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 21h35 | 8:05 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1272+ TK8598 | 9:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 14h30 | 1:00 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1272+ TK8592 | 9:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 25h30 | 12:00 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1621 · LH1652 | 9:35 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 8h00 | 6:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1652+ LX1104 · LX1371 | 9:40 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 7h55 | 6:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO3920 · LO645 | 11:35 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 5h10 | 5:45 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3920 · LO639 | 11:35 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 10h40 | 11:15 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
W62057 | 11:35 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1h35 | 2:10 PM Aurel Vlaicu International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LO3908 · LO645 | 12:15 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 4h30 | 5:45 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3908 · LO639 | 12:15 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 10h00 | 11:15 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1623 · LH113 · LH1422 | 1:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 9h15 | 11:40 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1623 · LH1652 | 1:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 4h10 | 6:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1367+ OS216+ OS699 | 1:55 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 9h15 | 12:10 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1367+ OS214+ OS699 | 1:55 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 9h15 | 12:10 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1367 · LH1422 | 1:55 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 8h45 | 11:40 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS680+ OS699 | 2:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 8h20 | 12:10 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS680 · OS215+ LH1422 | 2:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 7h50 | 11:40 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO3906 · LO645 | 2:55 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 25h50 | 5:45 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3906 · LO639 | 2:55 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 7h20 | 11:15 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK8155 · TK8161+ TK1043 | 2:55 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 16h10 | 8:05 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK8155+ TK1766 · TK1043 | 2:55 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 16h10 | 8:05 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Romania’s premier art museum, housing European masters and major national collections inside the former Royal Palace.
An outstanding open-air museum of traditional Romanian village life, with historic houses, churches, and windmills.
A leading natural history museum with fossils, geology, and biodiversity displays, popular with families and science fans.
Bucharest’s atmospheric old center, packed with historic streets, churches, nightlife, and restored merchant buildings.
The city’s grand central boulevard connects major landmarks, museums, and elegant historic architecture.
Bucharest’s largest park offers lakeside walks, bike paths, gardens, and access to major museums and leisure areas.
Grilled skinless sausages made with beef, pork, and garlic. A beloved Romanian street and barbecue staple, especially popular with mustard and bread.
Sour soup with beef tripe, garlic, vinegar, and cream. One of Romania's most iconic comfort dishes, widely eaten in Bucharest.
Cabbage rolls stuffed with minced meat and rice, usually slow-cooked and served with sour cream. A festive Romanian classic.
Elegant fine dining restaurant focused on refined Romanian cuisine and local ingredients in a polished setting.
Historic beer hall and restaurant known for Romanian classics, grilled meats, and traditional atmosphere in the Old Town.
Popular modern Romanian bistro serving regional dishes and desserts in a casual, welcoming space.
Budget-friendly for Europe: hotels, meals, and public transit usually cost less than in Western EU capitals, though central areas and upscale venues cost more.
Restaurants: 5-10% if service is not included. Cafes: round up or leave small change. Taxis: round up the fare or add about 5%.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kraków to Bucharest 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 Bucharest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kraków to Bucharest flights use the John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport airport pair, with some services landing at Bucharest Baneasa Aurel Vlaicu Intl Airport. Use this guide to compare Kraków and Bucharest airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
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.
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.
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