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Only LOT operates flights between Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport and Krakow.

Flights from Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport to Krakow usually depart from Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) and arrive at Krakow J. Paul II Balice (KRK).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• LOT: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport to Krakow.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average €90 return, compared with €471 via a stopover through Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €33–€86 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by LOT. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

Most connecting flights from Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport to Krakow pass through Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 33% on the Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport to Krakow route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at €76 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at €112, a difference of €36. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport to Krakow route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 25 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport to Krakow flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 17%, Evening flights for 16%, and Night flights for 16%.

Some of the most popular sights in Krakow are Krakow Old Town, Krakow City Centre, and Main Market Square. These are among the most viewed places in Krakow on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport to Krakow:

• Earliest: departs at 10:25 and lands at 11:20
• Latest: departs at 22:55 and lands at 23:50.

The flight takes about 0h 55m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 52% above the route average of €90. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport to Krakow takes 0h 55m, covering 396 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport to Krakow are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €224, which is 256% above the typical average for this route.

LOT is the only airline operating Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport to Krakow flights. 81% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport and Krakow is around €47 return, with a flight time of about 0h 55m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around €19, with a trip time of about 2h 39m. The bus is similarly priced at around €9 and takes about 3h 29m. Compared to flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 70% lower. However, those options take about 2+ hours longer each way.

Krakow J. Paul II Balice Airport (KRK) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €1 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Flex To Go
· Wheego
· Express Rent a Car
· Kaizen Rent A Car Inc
· Viaggiare Rent

Return flights from Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport to Krakow range from €71 to €124, with an average of €90 over the past 12 months. Anything below €71 counts as a good deal.