Cheap flights from Glasgow to Krakow

November is the cheapest month on this route, and the price calendar covers most of the year from September through May, plus July. Late summer is the gap, so if you want to fly then, set a fare alert rather than waiting. Spring and autumn are quiet and comfortable for walking around either city; December fills up fast with Christmas and New Year travel, and Easter is busy too. If your dates are flexible, compare midweek departures against Friday and Sunday flights — the weekend edges are usually the ones that cost more.

Low-cost carriers do the heavy lifting here: Ryanair, Wizz Air Malta, Easyjet and Jet2 all sell seats between Glasgow International and Balice, and direct flights keep the journey short. If you would rather fly with a full-service airline, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and KLM Cityhopper, British Airways and BA CityFlyer, Norwegian International and Eurowings Discover appear on connecting itineraries, where you change planes partway. What differs is what is included: on the low-cost fares, check whether a cabin bag or a checked bag is included, while the full-service tickets tend to bundle more. Compare the total, not the headline fare.

You land at Balice, the airport that serves Krakow, a short ride from the city centre rather than a long haul out into the countryside. Trains and buses run between the airport and town through the day, and taxis or ride-hailing apps are the quick option if you arrive late. Buy your ticket before you board the bus or train, and agree the fare or use the app if you take a taxi. In winter, leave a little slack — snow and fog can slow the run into the city.

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+02 (Europe/Warsaw)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Glasgow International is the departure airport for this route, so confirm that is what your booking shows.
• On Ryanair, Wizz Air Malta, Easyjet and Jet2, check whether a cabin bag or a checked bag is included before you compare totals.
• If your itinerary connects, keep both legs on one ticket so a delay does not leave you rebooking at your own cost.
• Check the passport or ID rules for entering Poland and make sure your document is valid for the whole trip.
• November is the cheapest month listed, but look at the months either side before you fix your dates.
• For Christmas, New Year and Easter travel, book early — seats on this route go quickly.