Cheap flights from Des Moines to Kraków from £308

Cheap flights from Des Moines to Kraków from £308

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3 stops
Tue, Jun 9
Des Moines DSMKraków KRK
£308
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Thu, Jun 11
Des Moines DSMKraków KRK
£317
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3 stops
Tue, Jun 9
Des Moines DSMKraków KRK
£331
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3 stops
Thu, Jun 11
Des Moines DSMKraków KRK
£343
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3 stops
Sun, Jun 14
Des Moines DSMKraków KRK
£363
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2 stops
Fri, Jun 12
Des Moines DSMKraków KRK
£474
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3 stops
Sun, Jun 14 – Thu, Jun 18
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£754
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Thu, Jun 11 – Wed, Jun 17
Des Moines DSMKraków KRK
£759
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3 stops
Thu, Jun 11 – Wed, Jun 17
Des Moines DSMKraków KRK
£778
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2 stops
Sun, Jun 14 – Thu, Jun 18
Des Moines DSMKraków KRK
£801
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2 stops
Sun, Jun 14 – Thu, Jun 18
Des Moines DSMKraków KRK
£814
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Thu, Jun 11 – Wed, Jun 17
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£816
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How much do flights to Kraków cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£308

Cheapest round-trip

£754

Average round-trip

£810

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Allegiant Air

Getting from Krakow airport to the city center

Fastest options: train and taxi. Best value: public bus lines 208, 252, and 902.

Krakow is served by John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK), located 11 km west of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including trains, buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. The train connection to Kraków Główny (main railway station) is the fastest public transport option, while budget travelers often choose the municipal bus lines. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

17-22 min

PLN 12–14 (~$3 USD); single ticket

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to main station

35-50 min

PLN 6 (~$1.50 USD); standard ticket

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-55 min

PLN 6 (~$1.50 USD); standard ticket

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

alternative bus route

40-60 min

PLN 6 (~$1.50 USD); standard ticket

every 30–60 min overnight (traffic dependent)

late night arrivals

20-40 min

PLN 80–120 (~$20–30 USD); metered fare

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-40 min

PLN 50–100 (~$12–25 USD); varies with demand

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

20-35 min

PLN 120–200 (~$30–50 USD); pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

Notes:

  • Prices in PLN; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Train tickets can be purchased at the airport station or via the Koleje Małopolskie app.
  • Bus tickets are available from ticket machines at stops, on board (exact change), or via the mKKM mobile app.
  • Taxi fares are metered; agree on approximate fare before departure or use official airport taxi ranks.
  • Ride-hailing prices vary with demand and time of day.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Kraków

Depart from
Des Moines International
Arrive to
John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice
Average flights per week
307
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Auschwitz Memorial / Muzeum Auschwitz - Rynek Glowny, Krakow - Spis Castle, Slovakia - Wawel Hill, Kraków - Wieliczka Salt Mine

Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Kraków

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
RyanairRYRFRNo
Aer LingusEINEINo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
LufthansaDLHLHNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Kraków

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January1°C-3°C
February3°C-2°C
March8°C0°C
April14°C4°C
May18°C7°C
June22°C12°C
July24°C14°C
August25°C14°C
September20°C10°C
October14°C5°C
November8°C2°C
December3°C-1°C
Hottest Month
25°C
August
Coldest month
-3°C
January
Sunny days
244
days per year
Snow days
18
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
23 May
83%
20°C9°C
30 May
77%
23°C10°C
Sunday
24 May
87%
25°C11°C
31 May
22°C11°C
Monday
25 May
22°C11°C
1 Jun
22°C10°C
Tuesday
26 May
23°C11°C
2 Jun
24°C11°C
Wednesday
27 May
87%
17°C8°C
3 Jun
24°C11°C
Thursday
28 May
18°C8°C
4 Jun
88%
24°C12°C
Friday
29 May
19°C8°C
5 Jun
87%
20°C12°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Allegiant Air, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, JetBlue Airways, and Lufthansa. Des Moines and Kraków have 307 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Kraków, consider visiting Auschwitz Memorial / Muzeum Auschwitz, Rynek Glowny, Krakow, Spis Castle, Slovakia, Wawel Hill, Kraków, and Wieliczka Salt Mine.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Des Moines?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Des Moines and Las Vegas, Nashville, Phoenix, Istanbul, Austin, Santa Ana, Orlando, Guadalajara, Tampa, Houston, Sarasota, Shanghai, Winnipeg, Montreal, Kathmandu, Punta Gorda, Malé, Boston, Monrovia, Mexico City.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kraków?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kraków and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Bristol, Belfast, Nottingham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Bucharest, Tel Aviv, Leeds, Oslo, Eindhoven, Edinburgh, Barcelona, Milan, Paris, Warsaw, Rome, Larnaca.
What airports are near Des Moines?
The main airport in Des Moines is Des Moines International. It is also served by Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Southeast Iowa Regional, Kirksville Regional, Sioux Gateway, Waterloo Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal.
What airports are near Kraków?
The main airport in Kraków is John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice. It is also served by Warsaw Chopin, John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice, Copernicus Airport Wrocław, Katowice International, Rzeszów–Jasionka, Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava, Łódź Władysław Reymont, Poprad–Tatry.
Which airlines fly between Des Moines and Kraków?
Currently, you can fly between Des Moines and Kraków with Allegiant Air, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, JetBlue Airways, Lufthansa.
When’s the best time to travel between Des Moines and Kraków?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Des Moines and Kraków, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Des Moines and Kraków?
Traveling between Des Moines and Kraków, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Des Moines?
There are a number of airports in and around Des Moines. The main one is Des Moines International and other nearby airports include Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Southeast Iowa Regional, Kirksville Regional, Sioux Gateway, Waterloo Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal
How many airports are there near Kraków?
There are a number of airports in and around Kraków. The main one is John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice and other nearby airports include Warsaw Chopin, John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice, Copernicus Airport Wrocław, Katowice International, Rzeszów–Jasionka, Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava, Łódź Władysław Reymont, Poprad–Tatry.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and Kraków depart?
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