Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Krakow Airport (KRK): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Krakow Airport.
Krakow's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Zurich.
Take your pick of 11 weekly Zurich Airport to Krakow Airport flights. The 06:55 departure with SWISS is the earliest flight you can take. SWISS operates the latest service of the day at 17:40.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your ZRH to KRK flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
SWISS is your ticket to exploring Krakow (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Poland!). Browse the direct flights from Zurich Airport to Krakow Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with SWISS on this route.
With a dependable 81.71% of services arriving as planned, SWISS has the best on-time record for ZRH to KRK flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Krakow Airport (KRK)
Right now, 58 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Zurich Airport to Krakow Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 143 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from ZRH to KRK, reserve your trip one month ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Krakow Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from ZRH to KRK.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
When it comes to Zurich Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Zurich to Zurich Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 10 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near ZRH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Zurich Airport to Krakow Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Krakow Airport (KRK)
Book a hotel close to KRK if you're catching a late Zurich Airport to Krakow Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Krakow Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Flex To Go, Wheego or kaizen rent and explore beyond Krakow's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Krakow Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Krakow Airport (KRK) to central Krakow
From Krakow Airport, Krakow is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Krakow Airport (KRK)
September is the busiest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Krakow Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Krakow in March.
When booking your flight from Zurich Airport to Krakow Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Krakow, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ZRH to KRK sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Poland
Warsaw is just one of the many cities in Poland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Krakow. Around 257 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Warsaw Uprising Monument and Museum of Modern Art.
Lodz is another well-known destination in Poland and is around 193 kilometres north of Krakow. No journey is complete without a visit to Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial.