Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK): what you need to know
The timezone in Krakow is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of New York.
To ensure you get on your JFK to KRK flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between JFK and KRK include:
Vienna International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice flight is 161 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 292 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from JFK to KRK. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from JFK to KRK is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Of the flights that depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it takes about 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near JFK. Whether you're catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
Consider staying in a hotel close to KRK if you're on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Flex To Go, Wheego or kaizen rent and see more of Krakow and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice about one week in advance.
Getting from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) to central Krakow
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice is approximately 29 kilometres from the centre of Krakow. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
August is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Krakow in April.
The warmest month in Krakow is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JFK to KRK around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Poland
Warsaw is just one of the many places in Poland waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Krakow. Around 257 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Warsaw Royal Castle Gardens, The Royal Castle in Warsaw and Palace of Culture and Science.
Around 193 kilometres north of Krakow, Lodz is another essential stop in Poland. No visit is complete without checking out Piotrkowska Street, Museum of the Factory and Herbst Palace Museum. Branch Museum of Art.
