Travelling from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Krakow Airport (KRK): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Barcelona Airport to Krakow Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Barcelona and Krakow share the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Each week, there are 24 Barcelona Airport to Krakow Airport flights.
Your BCN to KRK flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Barcelona Airport to Krakow Airport, so jetting to Krakow (and then discovering more of Poland!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Wizz Air.
With 79.45% of its services arriving as scheduled, Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier operating BCN to KRK flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona Airport to Krakow Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between BCN and KRK:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Krakow Airport (KRK)
24 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Barcelona Airport to Krakow Airport flight. Return flights start at 52 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BCN to KRK.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Krakow Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BCN to KRK by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Barcelona Airport to Krakow Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Barcelona Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart BCN reach their destination on time.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BCN? If you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Krakow Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Krakow Airport (KRK)
Reserve a hotel near KRK if you have a late Barcelona Airport to Krakow Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Krakow Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Flex To Go, Wheego or kaizen rent to explore Krakow and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Krakow Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Krakow Airport (KRK) to central Krakow
Krakow Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Krakow. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Krakow Airport (KRK)
September is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Krakow Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Krakow in March.
When booking your flight from Barcelona Airport to Krakow Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Krakow, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BCN to KRK in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -9ºC (16ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Poland
You've done Krakow, now it's time to discover other corners of Poland. Journey around 257 kilometres north to Warsaw to tick off its popular sights. From The Royal Castle in Warsaw to Warsaw Uprising Monument and Museum of Modern Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 193 kilometres north of Krakow, Lodz is another favourite stop in Poland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial.