Travelling from Washington DC to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when planning your flight from Washington DC to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK). Check out your options for heading out from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice is located in Krakow. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of Washington DC.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Washington DC to KRK.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Whether you're hoping to discover a new city along the way or just have a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Washington DC to KRK.
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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76.44% of flights that leave from Ronald Reagan National Airport arrive at their destination on time.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Washington DC to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice, browse these options when leaving from Washington Dulles International Airport:
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Dublin Airport (DUB)
You can get to IAD from the centre of Washington DC in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
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Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 74.39%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
You can reserve a plane ticket from Washington DC to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) with a stopover. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a popular transfer point.
The journey to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Washington DC to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice flight with time to spare. These hotels near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations when they should. At BWI, that rate is 77.13%.
About J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
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To secure the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead of your Washington DC to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice flight.
Getting from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) to central Krakow
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice is around 29 kilometres from the centre of Krakow. It takes around 35 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
At the moment, 178 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice. The cheapest price for a return flight is 394 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Washington DC to KRK. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Krakow. August is when most people book flights from Washington DC to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Krakow is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Washington DC to KRK plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC 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
Start your Krakow trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Rynek Glowny and Historic Old Town are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Krakow itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at St. Mary's Basilica.
Explore more of Poland
Warsaw is just one of the many places in Poland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Krakow. Around 257 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Monument of the Warsaw Uprising and Museum of Modern Art.
If you're ready to explore another side of Poland, head for Lodz, about 193 kilometres north of Krakow. Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial are key reasons to visit.