Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Kraków from £254

Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Kraków from £254

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3 stops
Mon, Jul 20
Washington, D.C. IADKraków KRK
£254
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Mon, Jul 20
Washington, D.C. IADKraków KRK
£264
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3 stops
Tue, Jul 21
Washington, D.C. IADKraków KRK
£277
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 21
Washington, D.C. IADKraków KRK
£282
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3 stops
Tue, Jul 21
Washington, D.C. IADKraków KRK
£297
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Fri, Jul 24
Washington, D.C. IADKraków KRK
£327
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Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
Washington, D.C. IADKraków KRK
£566
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Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
Washington, D.C. IADKraków KRK
£568
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Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
Washington, D.C. IADKraków KRK
£573
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Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
Washington, D.C. IADKraków KRK
£575
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
Washington, D.C. IADKraków KRK
£609
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Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
Washington, D.C. IADKraków KRK
£616
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How much do flights to Kraków cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£254

Cheapest round-trip

£566

Average round-trip

£994

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

United Airlines

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
Washington Dulles International
Arrive to
John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice
Average flights per week
176
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 Washington, D.C. to Kraków

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
United AirlinesUALUANo
RyanairRYRFRNo
Air FranceAFRAFNo
IcelandairICEFINo
LOT Polish AirlinesLOTLONo

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
4 Jul
17%
21°C11°C
11 Jul
23°C9°C
Sunday
5 Jul
69%
20°C13°C
12 Jul
24°C12°C
Monday
6 Jul
20°C10°C
13 Jul
24°C11°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
85%
20°C12°C
14 Jul
59%
23°C13°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
81%
17°C12°C
15 Jul
36%
26°C13°C
Thursday
9 Jul
17%
21°C11°C
16 Jul
28°C15°C
Friday
10 Jul
21°C9°C
17 Jul
28°C15°C
Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National when they travel from Washington, D.C. to Kraków. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Ryanair, Air France, Icelandair, and LOT Polish Airlines. Washington, D.C. and Kraków have 176 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 Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Orlando, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Tampa, Mexico City, Miami, San Salvador, San Juan, Dallas, Istanbul, Denver, New Delhi, Guadalajara, Fort Lauderdale, Kathmandu, Manchester, Paris, Toronto.
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 Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Trenton–Mercer, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional, Altoona–Blair County.
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, Łódź Władysław Reymont, Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava, Poprad–Tatry.
Which airlines fly between Washington, D.C. and Kraków?
Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and Kraków with United Airlines, Ryanair, Air France, Icelandair, LOT Polish Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Washington, D.C. and Kraków?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. and Kraków?
Traveling between Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?
There are a number of airports in and around Washington, D.C.. The main one is Washington Dulles International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Trenton–Mercer, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional, Altoona–Blair County
How many airports are there near Kraków?
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