Cheap flights from Katowice to Krakow

The cheapest month for this route is January, and the price calendar runs from September through February. Late January, once the Christmas and New Year rush is over, is usually the calmest window, and September and October often come close to January levels. Weekdays — Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday — tend to cost less than Friday and Sunday, when people travel home for the weekend. Book a few weeks ahead for winter, and earlier if your dates sit near Christmas, New Year or the winter school break. Snow at either end can delay a connecting itinerary, so build in slack if you fly in the cold months.

Four carriers serve this route: LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines and Air Dolomiti. None of them is a low-cost airline, so expect full-service fares. LOT Polish Airlines is the Polish flag carrier and the one most likely to keep your connection inside Poland. Lufthansa and its regional partner Air Dolomiti connect through their hub airports, and Scandinavian Airlines adds a northern European option. Because every itinerary involves a change, compare total travel time and layover length, not just the ticket price. What is included — a checked bag, a seat choice, a snack — depends on the fare family you buy, so read the small print before you pay.

You land at Krakow Balice, the airport that serves the city. It sits to the west of Krakow, a short ride from the centre. Trains, buses and taxis all connect the airport with the city centre, so you have options whatever time you land. Ride-hailing apps work well; if you take a taxi from the rank, check the meter or agree the fare first. On the way back, allow extra time — the terminal is compact, but security queues build up on winter weekends and around the holidays.

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

• Every flight here connects, so check the layover length before you book — a tight change is risky.
• If the legs are on separate tickets, your bags will not be checked through and a missed connection is your problem.
• Compare what each fare family includes on LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines and Air Dolomiti.
• Both ends are in Poland, so bring valid ID for a domestic flight and check the airline's document rules.
• Aim for January, the cheapest month, and book early if your dates fall near Christmas or New Year.
• Katowice has a single airport, Pyrzowice, so there is no second departure point to mix up.