- 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 London to Kraków depart on average 65 times per day, taking around 4h 40m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 8 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:30, the last at 23:40. The fastest flight covers the 879 miles (1415 km) distance in 2h 20m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 879 miles (1415 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Flights per day 65 |
Direct flights 8 |
Fastest flight 2h 20m |
First flight 5:30 AM |
Last flight 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
Cheapest price
$315
Average price
$621
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 44 m
Flights per day
64
Distance
1415 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Kraków will cost around $621 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $315.
Of the 64 flights that leave London for Kraków onTue, Jul 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 21 the direct flights cover the 1415 km distance in an average of 2 h 44 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Tue, Jul 21 the longest flights will take 4 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.
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LH2483 · LH1622
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LH2485 · LH1622
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LH7424Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.4 - 3.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $436.
Distance: 879 miles (1415 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$107 Average price Cheapest | $165 Average price | $463 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 29m Average total duration 21h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26h 31m Average total duration 26h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.2 - 8.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Kraków:
A flight is $58 (€48) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Kraków costing on average $165 (€136).
A flight is $356 (€292) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Kraków costing on average $463 (€380).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 59m.
Train takes on average 26h 1m.
The table below shows live departures for London to Kraków flights for today, Monday, July 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH2479 · LH1626 | 5:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 4h40 | 11:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
SK1516 · SK1735 | 6:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 13h45 | 9:25 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
D83519 · D83564 | 7:05 PM London Gatwick Airport | 25h15 | 9:20 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
KL1014 · KL1323 | 7:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 14h50 | 11:05 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
KL1014 · KL1327 | 7:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 20h40 | 4:55 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
SK1508 · SK1735 | 7:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 12h55 | 9:25 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
FR 2432 | 7:50 PM London Stansted Airport | 2h20 | 11:10 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 0 transfersDirect | |
D83521 · D83564 | 8:45 PM London Gatwick Airport | 23h35 | 9:20 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
KL1016 · KL1323 | 8:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 13h10 | 11:05 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
KL1016 · KL1327 | 8:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 19h00 | 4:55 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH4233+ LH1366 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h55 | 1:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH4233+ LH1364 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h35 | 12:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
KL1000 · KL1331 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 15h00 | 10:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO286 · LO3905 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h45 | 2:15 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO286 · LO3921 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 13h15 | 8:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO286 · LO3923 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 10h15 | 5:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO286 · LO3919 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h15 | 3:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO286 · LO3911 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 16h20 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
SK500 · SK1735 | 6:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 25h45 | 9:25 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH2483+ LH7424 | 6:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h10 | 4:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH2483 · LH1622 | 6:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h45 | 12:40 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH2485+ LH7424 | 7:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h40 | 4:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH2485 · LH1622 | 7:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h15 | 12:40 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH923 · LH1366 | 7:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h55 | 1:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
FR 2362 | 8:20 AM London Stansted Airport | 2h20 | 11:40 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1002 · KL1331 | 8:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 12h50 | 10:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
W62008 | 8:40 AM London Gatwick Airport | 2h10 | 11:50 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH2471+ LH7424 | 9:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h05 | 4:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
BA872 | 9:05 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2h25 | 12:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 0 transfersDirect | |
U28821 | 9:25 AM London Gatwick Airport | 2h30 | 12:55 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH901 · LH1368 | 9:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h25 | 6:55 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
KL1004 · KL1331 | 9:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 11h35 | 10:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
KL1004 · KL1323 | 9:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 24h10 | 11:05 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
D83511 · D83564 | 10:00 AM London Gatwick Airport | 10h20 | 9:20 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO282 · LO3923 | 10:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h25 | 5:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
SK502 · SK1735 | 10:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 22h05 | 9:25 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO282 · LO3907 | 10:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 24h10 | 11:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO282 · LO3919 | 10:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h25 | 3:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO282 · LO3921 | 10:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h25 | 8:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO282 · LO3905 | 10:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 26h55 | 2:15 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO282 · LO3911 | 10:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 12h30 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH2473+ LH7424 | 10:50 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h15 | 4:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
D84452 · D84581 | 11:00 AM London Gatwick Airport | 21h30 | 9:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH4227+ LH1368 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h25 | 6:55 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
AF1581 · AF1878 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 23h40 | 12:10 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
KL1006 · KL1331 | 11:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h45 | 10:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
KL1006 · KL1323 | 11:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 22h20 | 11:05 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LX319+ LX1374 | 12:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 5h45 | 6:55 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LX457 · LX1374 | 1:10 PM London City Airport | 4h45 | 6:55 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
D84456 · D84581 | 1:10 PM London Gatwick Airport | 19h20 | 9:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH4229+ LH1368 | 1:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 4h25 | 6:55 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
D83515 · D83564 | 1:55 PM London Gatwick Airport | 6h25 | 9:20 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
KL1010 · KL1323 | 2:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 19h20 | 11:05 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
KL1010 · KL1331 | 2:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 6h45 | 10:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
AF1781+ AF8346 · AF3139 | 3:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 18h40 | 11:05 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
AF1781 · AF1878 | 3:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 19h45 | 12:10 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH909 · LH1370 | 3:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 7h20 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH2477 · LH1626 | 4:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 6h05 | 11:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
SK506 · SK1735 | 5:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 15h25 | 9:25 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
KL1012 · KL1331 | 5:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 4h20 | 10:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
KL1012 · KL1323 | 5:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 16h55 | 11:05 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
KL1012 · KL1327 | 5:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 22h45 | 4:55 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH915 · LH1370 | 5:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 5h20 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
AF1281 · AF1878 | 5:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 17h35 | 12:10 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.
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 London 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 London to Kraków flights use the London Heathrow Airport to John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice airport pair. Use this guide to compare London and Kraków airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
London Heathrow Airport is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Heathrow 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 for up to 4 hours. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Heathrow Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Heathrow Airport: Assistance.
London City Airport is 12 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London City Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London City Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London City Airport: Elevators, ramps.
London Gatwick Airport is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Gatwick 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 for 90 minutes. ATMs are located in both terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Gatwick Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Gatwick Airport: Assistance.
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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