Kraków Airport

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General information

Kraków Airport is located west of Kraków (770,000 inhabitants) in the village of Balice. The new terminal of Kraków Airport is connected to the train station and the airport’s parking garage. It is the second busiest airport in Poland based on the number of passengers, only Warsaw Airport is used more.

Where is Kraków Airport situated?

Kraków Airport is situated west of the city. The airport is easily accessible via exit Balice II of the A4 motorway.

How many terminals does Kraków Airport have?

On 28 September 2015 the new modern terminal was inaugurated, at the same time the new railway station of Kraków Airport was put into use. The terminal is a three-storey building. On the ground floor (Floor 0) you will find the Arrivals hall and check-in desks, the security check and Departures hall are located on the first floor (Floor 1, 18 gates). The airport’s railway station is accessible via Floor 1. On Floor 2 there is an observation desk.

TIP: Many well-known museums, sights and attractions require online reservations. If you plan to visit Auschwitz + Birkenau (incl. return trip from Krakow and guide) and Oskar Schindler’s Factory, the convenient Krakow Digital Pass is highly recommended! A 60-minute cruise on the Vistula River is also included.

A good alternative for flying to or from Kraków Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Poland.

Airport
Distance
Katowice Airport 67km
Košice Airport (Slovakia) 188km

Which airlines fly from and to Kraków Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
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    Ryanair
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    easyJet
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    LOT
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    Norwegian
  • Lufthansa brand logo
    Lufthansa
Here you can find the complete list of airlines at Kraków Airport.

Activities

Activity

Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ghetto Visit

Visit Krakow’s former Ghetto, then Auschwitz-Birkenau on an official Museum-guided tour. See Ghetto Heroes Square, Eagle Pharmacy when open, Auschwitz I & Birkenau, with round-trip transport included.
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Krakow: UNESCO Bochnia Salt Mine Tour & Underground Rafting

See Poland's oldest salt mine on a day trip from Krakow to UNESCO-listed Bochnia. Ride the underground train, cross a salt lake by boat, and walk chambers shaped over 700 years.
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Krakow: Zoo Visit with Hotel Pickup & Drop-Off

Enjoy a relaxing trip to Krakow ZOO with hotel pickup and return transfer. Drive through Wolski Forest and discover hundreds of animals in a peaceful natural setting.
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