Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Kraków from £319

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Wed, Sep 9
Johannesburg HLAKraków KRK
£319
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Wed, Sep 9
Johannesburg HLAKraków KRK
£322
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Wed, Sep 9
Johannesburg HLAKraków KRK
£324
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Sat, Sep 5
Johannesburg JNBKraków KRK
£327
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Wed, Sep 9
Johannesburg JNBKraków KRK
£331
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Wed, Sep 9
Johannesburg JNBKraków KRK
£333
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Mon, Sep 7 – Fri, Sep 11
Johannesburg JNBKraków KRK
£687
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Wed, Sep 9 – Tue, Sep 15
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£728
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Wed, Sep 9 – Tue, Sep 15
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£735
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Mon, Sep 7 – Fri, Sep 11
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£759
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Wed, Sep 9 – Tue, Sep 15
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Thu, Sep 10 – Tue, Sep 15
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How much do flights to Kraków cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£319

Cheapest round-trip

£687

Average round-trip

£696

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Ryanair

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
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice
Average flights per week
400
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 Johannesburg to Kraków

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Wizz AirWZZW6No
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°C8°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
246
days per year
Snow days
18
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
22 Aug
28%
23°C14°C
29 Aug
93%
19°C13°C
Sunday
23 Aug
20°C12°C
30 Aug
55%
20°C13°C
Monday
24 Aug
21°C11°C
31 Aug
21°C14°C
Tuesday
25 Aug
22°C11°C
1 Sep
75%
19°C14°C
Wednesday
26 Aug
26°C11°C
2 Sep
36%
21°C13°C
Thursday
27 Aug
29°C14°C
3 Sep
21°C14°C
Friday
28 Aug
36%
26°C18°C
4 Sep
23°C12°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Kraków. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Fly Safair, easyJet, Wizz Air, and Lufthansa. Johannesburg 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.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.

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.

Which airports are there in Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.

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 Johannesburg and Kraków?

Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Kraków with Ryanair, Fly Safair, easyJet, Wizz Air, Lufthansa.

When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Kraków?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg and Kraków?

Traveling between Johannesburg 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 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 Johannesburg and Kraków depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Kraków arrive?

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