Cheap flights from Copenhagen to Krakow

September is the cheapest month on this route. The summer rush is over, the city is still warm enough to walk, and fares have not yet climbed for the winter holidays. The price calendar runs from September through August, so you can weigh a spring weekend against a dark December one. Winter in Copenhagen and Krakow is cold and short on daylight, which keeps fares down outside the Christmas and New Year weeks, while July and August are the busiest stretch and prices peak. Midweek departures are calmer than Friday and Sunday flights, and school breaks in both countries push fares up, so shift your dates by a day or two where you can.

Several carriers serve this route, mixing low-cost and full-service names. Ryanair, Wizz Air and Easyjet are the ones to watch if you travel with hand luggage only and want to keep the fare down. Norwegian and Norwegian International sit in between, with fares that often include more than the strictest budget tickets. Scandinavian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines and KLM Cityhopper are the full-service options, and KLM Cityhopper usually means a connection through a hub rather than a nonstop. Malta Airlines and Mokulele Flight Service appear mainly on connecting itineraries. On low-cost fares the seat, the cabin bag and any checked bag are priced separately, so compare the total.

Krakow's airport is Balice, and it lies outside the city rather than on its edge, so build in time for the transfer. Buses and trains link the terminal with the centre through the day, taxis and ride-hailing wait at the arrivals exit, and the drive in brings you past the ring road towards the old town. If you land late, check the last public transport departure before you rely on it. The terminal is compact, so passport control and baggage reclaim rarely take long, but allow extra time on winter evenings when the roads out of the city slow down.

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

• Decide up front whether you want the nonstop from Kastrup or a connecting itinerary through a hub.
• On low-cost fares, price a checked bag and a seat into the total before you compare.
• If the itinerary changes planes, make sure both legs are on one ticket so a missed connection is covered.
• Carry a valid passport or national ID card and check its expiry before you fly to Poland.
• Book early for September if you want the cheapest month, and use the calendar to compare the rest of the year.
• Leave room in your plans for the transfer from Balice, especially on an evening arrival.