Travelling from Ottawa to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK): What you need to know
Ottawa's main base, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Ottawa to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK).
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice is located in Krakow. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of Ottawa.
To ensure you get on your flight from Ottawa to KRK, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa, YND can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
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Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Ottawa to YOW in about 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 13 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Ottawa to KRK flight? Kick back in a hotel near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 58.21%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that leave from this airport land on schedule.
The street address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
About J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Ottawa to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near KRK:
Grab a J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice rental car and discover Krakow and beyond with your own set of wheels. Flex To Go, Wheego and kaizen rent are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Ottawa to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice flight can help you get the lowest rate.
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 central Krakow. It takes around 35 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
260 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice. A return flight starts at 630 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Ottawa to KRK if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
August is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK). Visit Krakow in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Krakow is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Ottawa to KRK plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Ottawa to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Krakow
Once you've booked your flight from Ottawa to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Krakow:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Rynek Glowny, Historic Old Town and St. Mary's Basilica are must-visits when exploring Krakow.
Explore more of Poland
Krakow will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Poland just waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres north of Krakow, a trip to Warsaw will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Monument of the Warsaw Uprising and Museum of Modern Art.
Around 193 kilometres north of Krakow, Lodz is another essential stop in Poland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial.