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Tue, Jul 21
Istanbul ISTKraków KRK

£59
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Sun, Jul 26
Istanbul ISTKraków KRK

£80
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Sat, Jul 18
Istanbul SAWKraków KRK

£88
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Mon, Jul 20
Istanbul SAWKraków KRK

£88
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Thu, Jul 16
Istanbul SAWKraków KRK

£92
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Sat, Jul 25
Istanbul SAWKraków KRK

£92
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Tue, Jul 21 – Wed, Jul 29
Istanbul ISTKraków KRK

£150
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Tue, Jul 21 – Tue, Jul 28
Istanbul ISTKraków KRK

£162
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Tue, Jul 21 – Mon, Jul 27
Istanbul ISTKraków KRK

£162
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Sun, Jul 26 – Fri, Jul 31
Istanbul ISTKraków KRK

£174
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Sat, Jul 18 – Fri, Jul 24
Istanbul SAWKraków KRK

£177
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Mon, Jul 20 – Fri, Jul 24
Istanbul SAWKraków KRK

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Getting from Krakow airport to the city center

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.

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
Istanbul Airport
Arrive to
John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
1200 km
Worth visiting
Auschwitz Memorial / Muzeum Auschwitz - Rynek Glowny, Krakow - Spis Castle, Slovakia - Wawel Hill, Kraków - Wieliczka Salt Mine

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Istanbul to Kraków in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
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Weekly flights: 16 totalDaily flights: 2.29 averageMost flights: Thursday 2 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
1222---22
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Weekly flights: 19 totalDaily flights: 2.71 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
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1------------11
Weekly flights: 12 totalDaily flights: 1.71 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
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1------------1---
Weekly flights: 12 totalDaily flights: 1.71 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Istanbul to Kraków

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
Wizz AirWZZW6No
LOT Polish AirlinesLOTLONo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

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
27 Jun
31°C17°C
4 Jul
63%
23°C11°C
Sunday
28 Jun
35°C20°C
5 Jul
19%
21°C10°C
Monday
29 Jun
36%
33°C20°C
6 Jul
25°C13°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
57%
34°C18°C
7 Jul
27%
23°C15°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
81%
21°C14°C
8 Jul
28°C14°C
Thursday
2 Jul
12%
21°C12°C
9 Jul
36%
23°C16°C
Friday
3 Jul
59%
20°C12°C
10 Jul
17%
21°C11°C
Travelers usually depart from Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International when they travel from Istanbul to Kraków. The distance between Istanbul and Kraków is 1200 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Pegasus, Wizz Air, LOT Polish Airlines, and Turkish Airlines. Istanbul and Kraków have 400 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.

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