Cheap flights from Addis Ababa to Krakow

October is the cheapest month on this route, and the price calendar covers September, October, December, January, March and July. Autumn in Krakow is mild and the crowds thin out, which is why October tends to undercut the summer rush. December brings the Christmas market and the heaviest demand of the year, so book that trip well ahead. Ethiopian Christmas falls in January, another busy window for anyone leaving Addis Ababa. Midweek departures usually cost less than weekend ones, and Tuesday and Wednesday are the quietest days to fly. If your dates are open, compare a September trip with an October one before you commit.

There are no nonstop flights, so every airline on this route connects. Air Arabia and Fly Dubai are the low-cost options, and their fares usually exclude checked baggage and meals. Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Egyptair and Kenya Airways are full-service, so a bag and food normally come with the ticket. Ethiopian Airlines is the home carrier out of Bole, while the Gulf and Turkish carriers connect through their own hubs, which makes layover length worth checking. Read what each fare actually includes before you pick the lowest number on the screen.

Krakow's airport is Balice, and it sits outside the city rather than in it. A train link and local buses connect the terminal with the centre, and taxis or ride-hailing are easy to find at the door. Check the timetable if you land late, because the last services of the day run well before midnight. Coming off a long overnight connection from Addis Ababa, most travellers want the quickest way in, so decide between the train and a car before you fly. The airport is not walkable to the old town, so plan that last leg rather than improvising it after landing.

Currency

PLZ (zł)

Power sockets

Type C, E · 230 V

Language

Polish

Emergency number

112, 986, 997

Driving side

right

Calling code

+48

Internet domain

.pl

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Krakow

804 k (2023)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Warsaw)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your fare includes checked baggage, since the low-cost tickets on this route often do not
• Make sure both legs of a connecting itinerary sit on one ticket, or you carry the risk of a missed connection
• Confirm which airport you change planes in and how long the stop is before you accept the cheapest option
• Check your passport and the Schengen entry rules for Poland well before departure
• Aim for October if your dates are flexible, and book December travel early
• Leave a buffer between landing at Balice and any onward plans you have made