Flying from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Glasgow International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Krakow's timezone is UTC+1, making Krakow one hour ahead of Glasgow.
Flights from GLA to KRK start from 07:00 — the earliest with Jet2. The last departure is at 20:35 with Ryanair. In total, there are three weekly Glasgow International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice flights.
Your GLA to KRK flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Glasgow International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Krakow — and maybe even more of Poland if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for GLA to KRK flights is Ryanair.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Glasgow International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between GLA and KRK include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
Memmingen Allgau Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
25 € is the best price for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice flight. A return flight starts from 61 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from GLA to KRK, book your journey five months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Glasgow International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from GLA to KRK by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Glasgow International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice.
Handy information about Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
When it comes to Glasgow International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.07% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Glasgow International Airport from central Glasgow, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
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Arriving at J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
If you have a late Glasgow International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near KRK:
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Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) to central Krakow
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice is roughly 29 kilometres from central Krakow. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Glasgow International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice. August is the most popular month to visit Krakow. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Glasgow International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice for August if you'd like to visit Krakow during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from GLA to KRK in January if you want to travel 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. Travel around 257 kilometres north to Warsaw to tick off its popular sights. From Warsaw Royal Castle Gardens to The Royal Castle in Warsaw and Palace of Culture and Science, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 193 kilometres north of Krakow, Lodz is another favourite stop in Poland. No visit is complete without checking out Piotrkowska Street, Museum of the Factory and Herbst Palace Museum. Branch Museum of Art.