Flying from Hamburg to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can start your journey from in Hamburg. Explore your options leaving from Hamburg Airport (HAM) or Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) when searching for a flight from Hamburg to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK).
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice is located in Krakow. The city's timezone is UTC+1 — the same as Hamburg.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Hamburg to KRK. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during high season, plan to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Hamburg to KRK that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Hamburg Airport (HAM), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between HAM and KRK include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
The journey from central Hamburg to HAM takes about 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Hamburg to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Hamburg Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hamburg Airport, data shows 75.01% of flights complete their journey on time.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Hamburg to LBC in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Hamburg to KRK flight, stay in one of these hotels near Luebeck-Blankensee Airport:
About J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Hamburg to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near KRK:
Grab a J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice rental car and explore Krakow and beyond with your own set of wheels. Flex To Go, Wheego and kaizen rent are popular outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Hamburg to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice flight.
Getting from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) to central Krakow
From J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice, central Krakow is around 29 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
At the moment, 42 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice. The cheapest price for a return flight is 107 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Hamburg to KRK, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Hamburg to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Hamburg to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK). August is when most people travel to Krakow. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
The warmest month in Krakow is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Hamburg to KRK plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Hamburg to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC (16ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Krakow
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Krakow right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Hamburg to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice:
Your trip to Krakow isn't complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions that belong on your itinerary include Rynek Glowny, Historic Old Town and St. Mary's Basilica.
Explore more of Poland
Warsaw is just one of the many cities in Poland waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Krakow. Around 257 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Monument of the Warsaw Uprising and Museum of Modern Art.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Poland, head for Lodz, about 193 kilometres north of Krakow. Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial are the start of reasons to visit.